Mechanic - Transportation West

Job Summary

Perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on diesel and gasoline engines, chassis, electrical systems, drive trains, brakes, and suspensions. Utilize specialized software and tools to address electronic-controlled vehicle issues. Inspect and maintain wheelchair lifts and heating/cooling systems, ensuring safety compliance. Provide occasional bus driving services during scheduled work hours as operational needs require. Enter accurate work orders and pursue certifications. Operate in diverse environments with physical demands, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth.

The following duties outline the fundamental operations of the position. They exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out and may not be a comprehensive inventory of obligations. Frequencies and time allocations are flexible and subject to organizational requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines. Daily 20%
• Diagnose and repair of chassis and body electrical systems, starters and charging systems. Daily 10%
• Repair drive train systems, 4WD systems, differentials, U-joints, mounting and dismounting, balance various sizes and types of tires and wheels. Daily 10%
• Diagnose, repair and inspect hydraulic, ABS and air brake systems. Daily 5%
• Perform tune ups on gas engines. Daily 5%
• Operate laptop computer with engine, transmission, ABS and other software programs to diagnose and repair electronically controlled vehicles. Daily 5%
• Drive toward CDE Inspector License and ASE certifications. Daily 5%
• Inspect, repair, maintain special need wheelchair lifts. Daily 5%
• Diagnose and repair light and heavy-duty suspension and steering systems. Weekly 10%
• Diagnose and repair heating and cooling systems on all types of vehicles. Weekly 10%
• Perform road calls with or without supervision and operate buses during scheduled work hours to support transportation operations as needed. Weekly 5%
• Input work orders into computer Fleet software system. Accuracy in line notes and VMRS posting a must. Weekly 5%
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5%

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• Three (3) years of mechanic, shop foreman, or fleet supervisor experience
• Must be willing to seek continued education in the field
• Must meet insurability requirements of the Colorado Self Insurance Pool
• Colorado driver s license
• Commercial Driver s License (CDL) Class B
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification
• Air brake certification within one (1) year of hire
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Technician Inspector license within one (1) year of hire
• Colorado Diesel Opacity Inspector license within one (1) year of hire
• Ability to accurately enter work orders into Fleet Software Program

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a loud noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Ability to work any shift and any location
• Exposed to both elevated and reduced temperature conditions
• Subject to hot working environments (e.g., engine compartments, outdoor summer conditions)
• Subject to cold weather and outdoor winter conditions

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• CDL "P" (passenger) and "S" (school bus) endorsements
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Ability to use a gas cutting torch and gas and MIG welding equipment
• Ability to lead and instruct