Bus Mechanic (A) Lead - 320 - Transit Vehicle Maintenance
Company: City of Wichita
Location: Wichita
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Distinguishing Features of WorkThis is technical work in the
diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance of cars, trucks,
buses and vehicular equipment. Work may involve advising less
experienced employees and/or temporarily supervising the shop.
Assistance and/or direction are available from a supervisor.Hours:
4:30pm to 1:00am - With Sunday & Friday offExamples of Work
PerformedRequests parts and materials.Diagnoses, removes, repairs
or rebuilds and replaces engines, transmissions, and other parts
and drive train components.Diagnoses and repairs electrical, drive
line, suspension, steering, brakes and air conditioning systems and
order proper parts for the job.Maintains written record of work
performed.Assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor in his/her
absence.Performs the duties of Bus Mechanic B, Bus Mechanic's
Helper or Bus Utility Worker when needed.Makes unassisted trade
outs and/or on-street repairs in order to return a vehicle back to
garage or back into service.Assumes the responsibilities of Lead
Mechanic as needed.Designs, fabricates and modifies parts and
equipment as needed for proper repair.Completion of work
assignments requires operation of a vehicle.The examples are not
intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned
as needed.Requirements of WorkThorough knowledge of tools and
equipment used in the trade and the ability to use these tools to
perform repair work on vehicles/equipment.Knowledge of occupational
hazards and safety precautions.Ability to obtain Type I and II
Freon certifications and to obtain EPA 609 certification within one
year of hire date.Ability to weld using gas or electrical
equipment.Ability to read, interpret, and apply information
contained in technical repair manuals.May require the ability to
climb onto equipment and make repairs as much as 25' in
height.Ability to tolerate exposure to fluids and solvents used in
vehicle repair work.Ability to perform continuous manual and
physical labor while standing on cement floor.Ability to lift/carry
bulky objects weighing up to 75 pounds (any heavier than 75 pounds
then need to be able to lift with the assistance of another person)
for distances of up to 100 feet.Ability to exert up to 100 pounds
of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen, or cut.Ability to
lift, bend, squat, kneeling, stoop, and twist as necessary to
remove, repair, recondition or replace body, interior, suspension,
and drive train parts and glass.Ability to push/pull with up to 85
pounds of force to maneuver/handle equipment around work
area.Ability to maneuver and crawl into confined/tight spaces, and
utilize a creeper as necessary to complete work.Ability to perform
repetitive/sustained forward as well as repetitive/sustained
overhead work.Ability to handle/operate necessary equipment to
complete work.Ability to work in inclement and extreme weather
conditions including (but not limited to) rain, snow, ice, sleet,
heat, and humidity.Ability to demonstrate safe body mechanics while
performing/completing work.Ability to perform all above mentioned
tasks on an infrequent basis, or higher.Ability to provide one's
own hand tools as listed in maintenance plan and storage
cabinet.Ability to develop and maintain effective working
relationships with associates.Ability to communicate clearly and
effectively, orally and in writing.Possession of and ability to
maintain a valid Kansas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
(CDL) and to acquire Air Brake and Passenger endorsements within
two months of hire.Ability to obtain EPA 609 certification with one
year of hire date.An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the
health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.Required
Experience and TrainingHigh school diploma or equivalent and three
years of experience performing a wide range of maintenance and
mechanical repair work on light and heavy vehicles preferred. Bus
and/or diesel experience preferred. An equivalent combination of
experience and training may be considered. A minimum of (5) five
years of unrestricted driving experience is required. Offers of
employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical,
which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of
the results of a criminal record check. Must be legally authorized
to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.This
position is represented by Teamsters Local 795 and includes
Teamsters pension.This position may require pre-employment testing
at any or all of the following: Workforce Center, City of Wichita
Human Resources department or the Transit department.This is a
safety-sensitive position that requires the most recent two-year
Drug and Alcohol testing records and accident records.(Last Updated
1/21/2015)CITY OF WICHITA FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1. VACATION -
Most employees with less than five years' employment earn 10 days
of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at
varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule
and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal
Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the
employee's option as scheduled with the supervisor. 3. SICK LEAVE -
Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five
years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use
24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a
"Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year
of perfect attendance. 4. HEALTH INSURANCE - Blue Cross and Blue
Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription
plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a
physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans
include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax
premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the
premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.5. DENTAL
INSURANCE - Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered -
Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist
from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use
of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from
the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same.
Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost
term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the
cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay
(Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all
non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage
is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period.
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan
is through The Standard.7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional
employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at
low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan
is portable. 8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE - This employee-paid
group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected
amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related
disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - This employee-paid
plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and
dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita
Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79.
The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a
defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the
City share the cost. 11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may
elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and
unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses
by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.12. LONG-TERM CARE
INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care
benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members.
Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan
features, are available.13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES Deferred
Compensation Investment Program Emergency Leave (for immediate
family death) Training Programs Longevity Pay Credit Union Employee
Assistance Program Injury Leave (on-job injury) Direct Payroll
Deposit La Petite Discounted child care center
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