SALARY
$33.20 - $35.19 Hourly
 
LOCATION
Elk Grove, CA
 
JOB TYPE
Full Time
 
DEPARTMENT
Elk Grove Vehicle Operations
 
CLOSING DATE
4/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
 
https://www.sacrt.com/careers
 
Description
This is the second level position in the Mechanic Job Family.  This position works under the general guidance of the Mechanic A, as well as the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.  This position assists with performing diagnoses, inspections and repairs of coaches and other vehicles.

Examples of Duties

• Assists with diagnoses, examinations, and investigations to determine causes of defective engines, transmissions, differential units, generators, starters, pumps, air suspension systems, pneumatic systems, radiators, injectors, clutches, air conditioning systems and other vehicle systems and components.
• Helps determine the proper course of action to facilitate vehicle repair, maintenance, adjustment, and component replacement.
• Helps maintain, adjust, and/or repair all coach systems, components, and parts including hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, front ends, and air conditioning systems to ensure the operational fitness of coaches.
• Assists with major overhauls, major tune-ups, and repairs to brakes and steering systems.
• Changes windows and seats, repairs wheelchair lifts and performs minor body repair.
• Operates coaches in order to diagnose component failure, makes roadside repairs, or moves disabled coaches.
• May provide functional training and assistance to lower level Mechanics.

 
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Verifiable training in automotive or diesel mechanics (may have obtained in high school automotive/mechanics course and/or regional occupational program) preferred.
 
Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience at the Mechanic C level classification or two (2) years of full-time experience performing general maintenance, servicing, and repair of gas or diesel powered vehicles or equipment.
 
Licenses/Certifications: Must possess a valid Driver's License at the time of application and have the ability to obtain a valid California Class B Driver's Permit with endorsement(s) prior to the start of employment.
 
Other Requirements: Must have a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District. Must have the ability to pass pre-employment physical/drug screen and Department of Justice criminal background check; must have a verifiable work history and pass employment reference check. Must comply with drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety-sensitive employees as required by the FTA, Department of Transportation (49 CFR, Parts 40 and 655). (See job descriptions for complete list of special requirements, licenses and/or certificates.)
 
Filing Instructions/Supplemental Information
The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application and typing certificate, as outlined above, are required for this position. Applications, job announcements, and the complete job description are available at our website at www.sacrt.com.
 
Completed employment application must be submitted online no later than Monday, April 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.  SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.


Note: Although the use of certain controlled substances is now legal in California for both recreational and/or medicinal purposes, if you are not able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, you will not be considered for this position.