• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Combination of at least two (2) years of apprentice level verifiable training and experience in automotive or bus mechanics, which may include college mechanics courses and/or a regional occupational program.
• Associate degree relevant to work with heavy equipment and/or alternative fuels is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working with automotive, bus, or heavy-duty mechanics at a transit agency is preferred.

A combination of experience/skills and education to fulfill the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position may be considered.

Certificates/Licenses

• Three (3) preferred ASE H Series Certifications:

  • Preventative Maintenance

  • Brakes

  • Electrical

• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Class B or higher commercial driver's license with passenger and air brakes endorsement within 6 months of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton.
• Ability to obtain a forklift certification within 6 months of hiring.

General Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures utilized in the maintenance and repair

• Ability to read and apply electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.

• Ability to read, understand, and apply service manuals from a variety of manufacturers including New Flyer, Cummins, Vansco, Ford, Chevrolet, etc.

• With limited direction, be able to diagnose technical conditions to identify root causes, develop and implement appropriate corrective measures, and verify each repair is safely and thoroughly completed.

• Ability to safely operate buses or other NCTD vehicles

• Safely and properly perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of transit vehicles and NCTD support vehicles.

• Exhibits a friendly, professional, and customer-service oriented demeanor continuously.

• Exceptional relationship-building skills to deal competently with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority.

• Maintain work environment that is safe, clean, organized, and compliant with NCTD policies and regulatory standards.

• Ability to effectively use NCTD’s prescribed maintenance record software to clearly and accurately detail all work completed on a work order,

• Ability to document in writing all observations during inspections, repairs, estimates, etc., and to make accurate written requests for parts and recommendations for corrective measures.

• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and organize workflow to deliver high-quality products within established deadlines.

• Collaborative and flexible “can-do” attitude with a willingness to perform even the most basic tasks. Apply personal attention to detail and take pride in “going the extra mile” to achieve success. Strong written and oral communication skills, including knowledge of the structure and content of the English language such as the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. Superior writing and proof-reading skills.

Physical Requirements

This position must have the ability to withstand a range of climactic conditions; ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50pounds; ability to remain standing for a majority of the shift and complete the required movements such as reaching, pushing, bending, stooping, crouching, and repetitive manual tasks necessary to complete repairs.

Machines / Tools / Equipment

• Ability to safely operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment

• Ability to safely operate buses, tow trucks, and other NCTD vehicles

• Ability to operate standard office equipment

• Must have a full set of journey level hand tools to accomplish assigned work