Bus Mechanic (A) Lead - 320 - Transit Vehicle ...

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.Distinguishing Features of Work:This is technical work in the diagnosis, repair, and preventivemaintenance of cars, trucks, buses and vehicular equipment. Work mayinvolve advising less experienced employees and/or temporarilysupervising the shop. Assistance and/or direction are available froma supervisor.Examples of Work Performed:- Requests 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 Work:- Thorough 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 cquireAir 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.Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool,and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance withcompany policies and applicable laws.Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employmentphysical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactoryevaluation of the results of a criminal record check.This is a safety-sensitive position that requires the most recenttwo-year Drug and Alcohol testing records and accident records.This position may require pre-employment testing at any or all of thefollowing: Workforce Center, City of Wichita Human Resources Department,or the Transit Department.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find moreinformation under the following links:

Created: 2025-12-08