Heavy vehicle and equipment mechanic expertise performing maintenance, testing equipment, and diagnosing issues with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Repair and maintenance on of a variety of heavy-duty district vehicles and heavy equipment including gasoline and diesel vehicles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform journey-level mechanical work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a variety of large and small vehicles and maintenance equipment including gasoline, diesel and compressednatural gas (CNG), zero emission vehicles and buses.
Evaluatemaintenance,servicingandrepairneeds;inspectanddiagnosemechanical and electrical malfunctions
Perform required and routine preventative maintenance and safety checks and inspections of District school buses and a variety of other fleet vehicles and equipment; initiate and complete repair order and vehicle inspection reports; prepare vehicles for smog inspections
Inspect, diagnose and repair a variety of full electric light duty vehicles, heavy duty electric buses, hybrid vehicles and major components, such as engines, transmissions, brakes, suspensions, steering, drivetrains, emissions systems and electronic computer modules, of heavy-duty vehicles, including onboard electronics, utilizing industry standard software and hardware for heavy duty, light duty, and full electric vehicles. Handle high-voltage electrical systems with proper and specialized safetyequipment.
Communicate verbally and in writing with vehicle operators, operations staff and CHP Motor Carrier Division regarding vehicle records and documentation; the mechanical condition of buses, light and heavy duty equipment and vehicles the repair of defects and vehicle maintenance schedules
Comply with all federal and state rules and regulations including but not limited to FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) related to construction, design and repair of school buses and also California Code of Regulations rules and regulations related to school bus maintenance and repair, and facility or terminal requirements
Change oil, transmission, brake and other fluids according to prescribed procedures; assure compliance
Repair, replace and diagnose automatic and standard transmissions, drive shafts, differentials, universaljoints, gears, valves, transfer cases and rear ends
Diagnose, repair and replace engine electrical and ignition systems,suchas,alternators, starters, and related systems
Repairandmaintainvehicleairconditioningunitsandrelatedcomponents;chargeandrechargeair conditioning systems
Utilizebestpracticesofinventoryaccountabilityand control
Safely operate a variety of fleet vehicles and specialized electronic diagnosis equipment and machineryincluding computers
Assistschoolbusdriverswithcleaningschoolbusesasnecessaryanddeliverschoolbusesandother vehicles as assigned
Prepare vehicles for operation, inspect tires, and refuel District fleet vehicles as operationally necessary during emergencies, breakdowns, or post-repair road tests and safety checks
Driveavehicletorespondtocallsfordisabled vehicles and buses
Maintain current knowledge of technologies related to vehicles and buses including the software systems required to diagnose and repair vehicles
Diagnose and perform repairs on high pressure diesel fuel pressure systems, common rail and DEF diesel exhaust fluid. Remove and repair diesel after-treatment systems, diesel particulate filters, selective catalyst reduction and diesel oxidationcatalysts.
Performweldingasneeded
OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned
Numbers & Facts
Location
Berkeley, CA
Skills
Busesunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electric Motorunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Electronicsunmatched
Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High Voltage (HV)unmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Repair Ordersunmatched
Road Testsunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Testingunmatched
University/School Regulationsunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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