Job Abstract

Are you interested in joining a team of highly skilled and technical individuals? VTA is seeking Transit Mechanics responsible for maintaining, repairing, and restoring VTA buses and related equipment to serviceable conditions. Don't wait and apply today!

Definition
Under general supervision, the Transit Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work as required, diagnoses, maintains, repairs, services, inspects and tests VTA buses and support vehicles.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Transit Mechanic is a journey-level classification. It is distinguished from the Service Mechanic class in that positions in the latter class perform minor repair, inspection, and lubrication of VTA buses and assist Transit Mechanics in more difficult mechanical work. Transit Mechanic positions are distinguished from positions in the Overhaul and Repair Mechanic class in that the latter performs major disassembly, rebuilding, and assembly duties in overhauling VTA buses or their components.

After a bus returns from revenue service at the end of each day, Maintenance pulls the cash vault, analyzes the driver defect card, fuels the bus, cleans the interior and exterior, cleans and/or replaces seats and windows, and removes and repairs any vandalism or graffiti. Regular preventive maintenance is performed at prescheduled cycles every 2,000, 6,000, 12,000, and 24,000 miles, as well as in preparation for winter and summer driving conditions, to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, safety, and reliability.

The Overhaul and Repair department provides paint and body repair, upholstery, farebox repair, electronics repair, component overhaul, and the heavy repair/rebuild of engines, transmissions, and other components. The Road Call Maintenance unit is part of Running Repair/Corrective Maintenance and performs diagnostic and minor field repairs to VTA buses in revenue service. Cerone Chaboya North Yard.

Classification Bargaining Unit: ATU

About VTA
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County’s authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused, innovative, and environmentally responsible transportation options promoting the region's vitality.
VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services and participates as a funding partner in regional rail services, including Caltrain, Capital Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express
To learn more, go to: vta.org

As we implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.
For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward

Our Community
Santa Clara County sometimes referred to as “Silicon Valley”, is unique for its innovation, natural attractions, and social diversity. With numerous amenities and perfect
weather, it has long been considered one of the best places in the United States to live and work. calendar of festivals and celebrations supports the community spirit. Nearby open space provides easy access to mountain parks, trails, lakes, streams, and beautiful coastal beaches. San José has received accolades for its vibrant neighborhoods, healthy lifestyle, and diverse attractions from national media, including Business Week and Money magazines.

The county’s population of 1.9 million is the largest in Northern California and is rich in ethnic culture and diversity. Enjoy access and the option to explore our closely neighboring counties of San Francisco and Alameda.

Typical Tasks

• Performs bus maintenance, repair, and diagnostic duties to restore VTA buses and related equipment to serviceable condition;
• Recommends, when necessary, the referral of bus repair jobs to the Overhaul and Repair facility;
• Removes, repairs, troubleshoots, and installs parts of VTA vehicles such as transmissions, axles, wheels, hydraulic and electrical systems, climate control systems, valves, pumps, tanks, compressors, heat exchangers, piping, alternators, generators, starters, blowers, and fuel metering devices;
• Adjusts and installs engine components;
• Maintains and installs lighting circuits, alarms, safety circuits, interlocks, ignition systems, environmental systems, and related components;
• Operates shop equipment and other tools to maintain and diagnose vehicle problems;
• Performs service and repairs on road calls;
• Performs safety and preventive maintenance inspections as required by applicable Federal, State, and VTA guidelines;
• Prepares written reports, documents defects, and repairs on inspection forms and work orders, or designated computer programs;
• May familiarize and/or supervise Service Mechanics, Service Workers, and other classifications in the proper method of performing their job;
• Operates a computer for related data input and retrieval;
• Can be assigned lower-level work of classes in job series
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience which demonstrates possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel-powered heavy equipment (such as diesel trucks and buses) or equivalent experience.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to qualify for and maintain a Class B license with Passenger (P) endorsement.

Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and odd and unusual hours.

Knowledge of:

• Theory, operation, and repair of diesel-powered vehicles, including engines, transmissions, ignitions, and electrical hydraulic/pneumatic cooling, heating, and brake systems;
• Industrial safety rules, shop safety rules, regulations, and procedures as applicable to a bus maintenance facility;
• General shop safety procedures;
• Basic equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of large vehicles.

• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostic procedures, and safety/preventative maintenance inspections in relation to a variety of VTA buses and related equipment;
• Adjust and install engine components;
• Maintain and install lighting circuits, alarms, safety circuits, interlocks, ignition systems, environmental systems, and related components;
• Give oral and written instructions and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Familiarize other Service Mechanics, Service Workers, and other classifications with the proper method of performing their job;
• Properly use test and other shop equipment/tools, including oxy/acetylene and arc welding equipment;
• Prepare written reports, document defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs
• Perform computer-related functions that allow for data input and retrieval;
• Effectively read, understand, and use technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals;
• Operate a variety of equipment, i.e. forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.;
• Learn and stay current on all new technologies introduced into the transit industries as it relates to bus maintenance;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of business.

• Classic Members: 2%@55
• PEPRA Members: 2%@62

• 457 pre-tax
• 457 Roth
• Self-directed brokerage account option for qualifying employees

• All active full-time employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for transit passes for use over VTA lines, including VTA Paratransit services.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to each employee, eligible dependent, and household member, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Fund
• Wellness Programs