Transit Maintenance Technician I

IMPORTANT NOTE

If you are interested in being considered, you must apply directly on our website at www.highpointnc.gov. Click on the 'Employment' icon, and then 'Current Opportunities'

*Applications will not be accepted on really.

Who We Are
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

OUR CORE VALUES

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

WHAT WE OFFER

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

YOUR PURPOSE

The Transit Maintenance Technician II plays an important role in keeping the City’s transit fleet safe, reliable, and operating efficiently. This position performs skilled mechanical work on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including passenger buses, vans, and trucks. The work involves diagnosing problems, making repairs, and conducting preventive maintenance to support daily transit operations. Work is performed under the supervision of the Transit Maintenance Supervisor.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Diagnoses mechanical problems, determines required repair or replacement of parts and initiates repair on passenger vans, automobiles, trucks, passenger busses and other automotive equipment;
• Uses specialized electronic tools and computer to perform system checks on equipment;
• Performs selected repairs and replacement on diesel driven equipment;
• Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems air conditioning systems, cooling systems and exhaust emission control systems;
• Replace transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies;
• Tunes motors using standard testing equipment;
• Takes down, and replaces air compressors, hydraulic systems, pumps and related equipment;
• Relines brakes;
• Lays out and fabricates parts;
• Services and repairs large motors and mowing equipment;
• May perform minor body and paint work;
• Performs diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as trouble shooting electrical problems and repairing or replacing defective parts, repairing and adjusting lights, and replacing generators and starters;
• Inspects and certifies vehicles for compliance to state safety standards and N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles requirements;
• Changes tires and responds to road service calls as required;
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on all vehicles and equipment;
• Repairs and helps maintain the buildings and facilities;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid North Carolina CDL Class B or greater Driver’s License with a Passenger (P) endorsement or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months
• Must read, write, and speak the English language
• High School diploma or GED
• Must have prior experience as an Automotive Mechanic
• Must be able to maneuver and/or lift up to 200 pounds with help.
• Must have good knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of automotive passenger vans, automobiles, trucks, and passenger buses, and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery.
• Must have sufficient computer knowledge to use a laptop computer to diagnose electronic issues on engines, transmissions, and other systems on vehicles.
• Must have the ability to diagnose defects in drive trains, chassis, and other components of automotive equipment, detect by inspection any worn or broken automotive parts, and adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
• Must be able to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts;
• Must have the ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to make reports;
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Must be able to work with all types of people.
• Must be willing to educate themselves on the newer technologies.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and early morning shifts on a regularly scheduled basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ASE Certification
• Certified NC Safety Inspector
• Commercial Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Hearing/Speaking - Must be able to speak so others can hear when worker is out of their view, i.e. worker may be inside or under a vehicle, need assistance and call out to another employee. Must be able to hear others when they are out of worker's view. Worker often uses the two-way radio.

Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far – Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see vehicles moving in surrounding area. Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected.
• Acuity, near – Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work aids close at hand so as to choose the correct tool and then work with it. Both eyes 20/22 corrected.
• Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Depth Perception - 4.
• Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see wide span of area to detect moving vehicle when working in vicinity.
• Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye. Must be able to glance quickly from close work to distant object or vehicle and have eye lens adjust readily.
• Color Vision - Ability to identify and distinguish colors. To be able to distinguish colors is beneficial but not necessary.

Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Heavy Work

Exerting up to 200 pounds of force frequently when moving and lifting tires; and/or Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently when lifting orders and supplies; and A negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling heavy items, and walking, standing, climbing, crawling, reaching, crouching, kneeling, bending and stooping. The use of arms, hands, legs, and feet is significant.

• Type of Physical Demands

Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm. All listed demands are common to this job.

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor; to comprehend and respond to a variety of tasks in an expedient manner. Good judgment is important.

Mathematics Ability

• Using Arithmetic: Ability to use arithmetic to the extent of measuring and adding fluids to equipment, documenting mileage and fluid consumption, and counting parts and supplies upon receipt.

Language Ability

• Read: Ability to read manual and/or manufacturer's instructions, directions, report and/or documentation information, order forms and other documents relating to the job.
• Write: Ability to write figures and make mileage and consumption reports.
• Speak: Ability to be conversant in voice and diction so as to participate in discussions with other employees and supervisors.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings

• The Worker is subject to Inside and Outside Environmental Conditions: Normally protected but sometimes exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures. Employee is subject to all weather conditions including very hot and extremely cold, rain, wind and ice. The position is best suited for someone who doesn't mind getting wet, dirty, cold, hot and sweaty.

Hazards

• Employee will be exposed to trash, garbage, petroleum products, hazardous materials and chemicals associated with a fleet maintenance facility. Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens.

Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment

• Service truck, Personnel Resolution, motorized vehicles of various sizes, compressors, fuel pumps, drills, presses, grinders, micrometers, brake relining and drum grinding machines, welding equipment, various hoses, tires, valves, rings and bearings, radiators, batteries, carburetors, clutches, brakes, ignition and fuel systems, motors, diesel driven equipment, transmissions, axle assemblies, air conditioning systems, cooling systems, exhaust emission systems, lights, wipers, testing equipment, hydraulic systems, pumps, brake drums, large mowers, turf equipment, automotive electric equipment, generators, starters, hand tools, computers, gas, oil, and other fluids and equipment commonly used in a fleet maintenance facility.

OUR COMMITMENTS

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City’s receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable.

Application Deadline: Due to high candidate volume, this position may be removed earlier than the stated closing date. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.89 - $26.77 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $27