Transit Mechanic

Are you interested in joining a team of highly skilled and technical individuals? VTA is seeking Transit Mechanics responsible for maintaining, repairing, and restoring VTA buses and related equipment to serviceable conditions. Don't wait and apply today!
Ideal Candidate Statement
The ideal candidate for the Transit Mechanic position is a skilled and experienced heavy duty vehicle technician with a strong work ethic and foundation in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of diesel-powered buses and related equipment. They bring at least four years of hands-on experience working with diesel and hybrid systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and vehicle climate control systems, committed to ensuring vehicles and equipment meet high standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

This candidate thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and demonstrates a high level of mechanical competency, precision, and initiative. They are well-versed in using diagnostic tools and are able to utilize shop equipment to efficiently identify and resolve vehicle issues. Their familiarity with maintenance repair standards, preventive maintenance schedules, and their commitment to keeping VTAs fleet in top working condition make them an asset to the Bus Maintenance division.

Definition
Under general supervision, the Transit Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work as required, diagnoses, maintains, repairs, services, inspects, and tests VTA buses and support vehicles.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Transit Mechanic is a journey level classification. It is distinguished from the Service Mechanic class in that positions in the latter class perform minor repair, inspection, and lubrication of VTA buses and assist Transit Mechanics in more difficult mechanical work. Transit Mechanic positions are distinguished from positions in the Overhaul and Repair Mechanic class in that the latter performs major disassembly, rebuilding, and assembly duties in the process of overhauling VTA buses or their components.

About Bus Maintenance VTA buses are maintained at three bus operating divisions - Chaboya, North, and Cerone. The Cerone Overhaul and Repair department provides heavy repair, component rebuild, an electronics shop, upholstery, and additional maintenance services. Bus Maintenance includes timely and reliable maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, and transit bus and service equipment servicing.

After a bus returns from revenue service at the end of each day, Maintenance pulls the cash vault, analyzes the driver defect card, fuels the bus, cleans the interior and exterior, cleans and/or replaces seats and windows, and removes and repairs any vandalism or graffiti. Regular preventive maintenance is performed at prescheduled cycles every 2,000, 6,000, 12,000, and 24,000 miles, as well as in preparation for winter and summer driving conditions, to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, safety, and reliability.

The Overhaul and Repair department provides paint and body repair, upholstery, farebox repair, electronics repair, component overhaul, and the heavy repair/rebuild of engines, transmissions, and other components. The Road Call Maintenance unit is part of Running Repair/Corrective Maintenance and performs diagnostic and minor field repairs to VTA buses in revenue service.

About VTA
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara Countys authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused, innovative, and environmentally responsible transportation options promoting the region's vitality. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services and participates as a funding partner in regional rail services, including Caltrain, Capital Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express. To learn more, go to: vta.org Definition

VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc.

Application Details
Classification Bargaining Unit: ATU Written testing is tentatively scheduled on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.
Performance Testing & Interviews will be the week of July 7th, 2025.

Essential Job Functions

Typical Tasks

• Performs bus maintenance, repair, and diagnostic duties in order to restore VTA buses and related equipment to serviceable condition;
• Recommends, when necessary, the referral of bus repair jobs to the Overhaul and Repair facility;
• Removes, repairs, troubleshoots, and installs component parts of VTA vehicles such as transmissions, axles, wheels, hydraulic and electrical systems, climate control systems, valves, pumps, tanks, compressors, heat exchangers, piping, alternators, generators, starters, blowers, and fuel metering devices;
• Adjusts and installs engine components;
• Maintains and installs lighting circuits, alarms, safety circuits, interlocks, ignition systems, environmental systems, and related components;
• Operates shop equipment and other tools to maintain and diagnose vehicle problems;
• Performs service and repairs on road calls;
• Performs safety and preventive maintenance inspections as required by applicable Federal, State, and VTA guidelines;
• Prepares written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms and work orders, or designated computer programs;
• May familiarize and/or supervise Service Mechanics, Service Workers and other classifications in the proper method of performing their job;
• Operates a computer for related data input and retrieval;
• Can be assigned lower level work of classes in job series
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience which demonstrates possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.Training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel powered heavy equipment (such as diesel trucks and buses) or equivalent experience.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to qualify for and maintain a Class B license with Passenger (P) endorsement.

Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and odd and unusual hours.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Theory, operation, and repair of diesel powered vehicles, including engines, transmissions, ignitions, and electrical hydraulic/pneumatic cooling, heating, and brake systems;
• Industrial safety rules, shop safety rules, regulations, and procedures as applicable to a bus maintenance facility;
• General shop safety procedures;
• Basic equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of large vehicles.

Ability to:

• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostic procedures and safety/preventative maintenance inspections in relation to a variety of VTA buses and related equipment;
• Adjust and install engine components;
• Maintain and install lighting circuits, alarms, safety circuits, interlocks, ignition systems, environmental systems, and related components;
• Give oral and written instructions and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Familiarize other Service Mechanics, Service Workers and other classifications in the proper method of performing their job;
• Properly use test and other shop equipment/tools, including oxy/acetylene and arc welding equipment;
• Prepare written reports, document defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs
• Perform computer-related functions that allow for data input and retrieval;
• Effectively read, understand, and use technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals;
• Operate a variety of equipment, i.e. forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.;
• Learn and stay current on all new technologies introduced into the transit industries as it relates to bus maintenance;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of business.

Whats in it for You?

Health: VTA participates in a CalPERS-sponsored medical plan with VTA contribution to employee and dependent premium health insurance premiums. Employees pay a monthly contribution of any amount in excess of the Kaiser Bay Area Family rate.

Flex Spending Account : $300 employer-funded Health FSA for eligible employees

Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents

Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents

Leave: 1-3 years - 10 days (cumulative), 96 Hours of sick time/year , 1 2 paid holidays per year, + birthday and 5 floating holiday per year.

Retirement:

- Participation in ATU Pension Plan

• Classic Members: 2%@55

• PEPRA Members: 2%@62

- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (voluntary)

• 457 pre-tax

• 457 Roth

• Self-directed brokerage account option for qualifying employees

- Retiree medical coverage for eligible employees with VTA contributions to the retirees medical premium

Additional perks:

- All active full-time employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for transit passes for use over VTA lines, including VTA Paratransit services.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to each employee, eligible dependent, and household member, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Professional Development Fund

- Wellness Programs

As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan , we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.

For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: .

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