LEAD MAINTEANNCE & FACILITIES TECHNICIAN
Hourly Rate: $28.74 – $38.51 with benefits
Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, leads and performs skilled maintenance and repair work on El Dorado Transit vehicles; provides direction and training to Equipment Technicians and other maintenance shop personnel; ensures safe and efficient operation of transit vehicles and equipment; diagnoses, rebuilds, and overhauls buses, vans, automobiles, and other equipment operated by El Dorado Transit; is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and calibration of on-board transit software technologies, including troubleshooting and repairs; performs inspections, preventative maintenance and repair work as needed on building, grounds and mechanical systems; performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from management or supervisory staff. Exercises lead direction over Equipment Technicians and other maintenance shop personnel but does not provide direct supervision.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the lead-level classification in the Maintenance Department. Incumbents are responsible for providing guidance, training, and oversight to maintenance staff, ensuring that all maintenance and repair work meets operational standards and safety regulations. Positions at this level perform the most complex troubleshooting and repair work while coordinating workflow and assisting in prioritizing assignments.
This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor, which is responsible for direct supervision and higher-level decision-making regarding personnel and shop operations.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Positions at the Equipment Mechanic I level may perform some of these duties in a learning capacity.
- Leads and participates in the skilled maintenance and repair of transit vehicles such as buses, vans, and automobiles, including diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling gas, and diesel fuel vehicle engines.
- Provides direction, guidance, and technical assistance to Equipment Technicians; assists in training employees in maintenance and repair techniques, safety procedures, and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Serves as a technical resource in troubleshooting complex vehicle and equipment malfunctions; inspects completed work to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
- Schedules and prioritizes maintenance and repair work; ensures that work is completed efficiently and in compliance with established guidelines.
- Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on transit buildings, grounds and mechanical systems.
- Diagnoses and repairs air brakes, hydraulic systems, front and rear suspension, electrical systems, and other major vehicle components.
- Conducts road tests of transit vehicles and performs field repairs as necessary.
- Reads and interprets manuals, schematics, and technical specifications; recommends necessary parts and equipment for maintenance tasks.
- Maintains detailed records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and agency policies.
- Responds to questions and complaints from other departments.
- May provide input into hiring decisions, performance evaluations and disciplinary matters.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Advanced methods, techniques, parts, tools, materials, and equipment used in the overhaul, repair, and maintenance of diesel and gasoline-powered transit vehicles and equipment.
- Principles and practices of leadership, training, and workflow coordination.
- A variety of diagnostic methods and techniques for troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
- Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment common to the field.
- Safe work methods, safety regulations, and hazardous material handling.
- Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting software technologies.
- Business mathematics and recordkeeping techniques.
- Customer service principles when dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and staff.
Ability to:
- Perform highly skilled maintenance and repair tasks in support of a comprehensive vehicle maintenance program.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide variety of transit vehicles and equipment.
- Install, maintain, and calibrate on-board transit software technologies.
- Provide lead direction and training to assigned staff, ensuring quality control in maintenance operations.
- Operate and maintain a variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment used in the work.
- Prioritize and schedule maintenance work to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Read and interpret manuals, specifications, and drawings.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effectively use computer systems and modern business equipment to perform job duties.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and management.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education: Equipment Technician I/II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Experience: Equipment Technician I: Two (2) years of experience in the skilled maintenance and repair of vehicles such as buses, vans and automobiles.
Equipment Technician II: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the skilled maintenance and repair of vehicles such as buses, vans and automobiles, or two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to El Dorado Transit’s Equipment Technician I classification.
Licenses and Certifications:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Experience:
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in the skilled maintenance and repair of vehicles such as buses, vans, and automobiles, including at least two (2) years in a lead or senior technician capacity. Experience with on-board transit software technologies is desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid California Class B Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction at time of appointment.
- Possession of an Air Brake Certification to be maintained throughout employment.
- Ability to obtain California Air Resource Board Heavy-Duty Inspector and Maintenance Certification within one (1) year of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in and around a standard workshop setting, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on highways, county roads, and surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work around machines, to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect vehicles and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed in a vehicle workshop environment, and occasionally in the field; incumbents are exposed to loud noise levels, vibration, chemicals, dust, paint fumes, mechanical and electrical hazards, grease, oils, solvents, machinery with extremely hot surfaces and moving parts, moving objects or other vehicles, as well as cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and road hazards. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
APPLICATION SELECTION PROCEDURES
It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure delivery of the completed application to the El Dorado County Transit Authority office at 6565 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 by the deadline. Postmarks are not acceptable. El Dorado County Transit Authority applications must be used. A current Department of Motor Vehicles official K-4 printout of your driving record must be given to El Dorado Transit to complete your application, upon being called for an interview. It must run no more than 60 days prior to the date of your application being received by Human Resources. Resumes may be attached but may not be substituted for any portion of the application. All complete applications will be reviewed and the most suitable, qualified applicants, based on the information provided on their application, will be invited to participate further in the examination process. Depending on the number of qualified candidates, the examination process may include application screening and/or oral interview.
EL DORADO COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER