Bus Mechanic I - City of Fresno

Key Responsibilities

• Get an inside look from a Bus Mechanic II, view the We Work For You video by clicking here.
• Fuel your mechanic career with the City of Fresno! As a Bus Mechanic I, you’ll jump straight into hands on
• work with our gasoline and alternative fuel fleet, sharpening your skills under an experienced Equipment
• Supervisor and building a clear path to Bus Mechanic II. Make an immediate impact and help keep Fresno
• moving—apply now!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following

• Perform maintenance and repairs on city buses and transit equipment
• Conduct engine tune‑ups and diagnostic testing
• Complete minor repairs and replace mechanical components
• Inspect, disassemble, and reassemble gasoline and alternative‑fuel engines
• Service brakes, suspension, steering, and drive systems
• Maintain and repair electrical and HVAC systems
• Respond to road calls for on‑site bus repairs
• Document all work performed accurately
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Perform related duties as assigned

• This class is an entry level class in a flexibly-staffed series, incumbents are expected to progress with
• appropriate training and experience after one (1) year of satisfactory performance to flex to a Bus
• Mechanic II, the journey level of the class series ($6,287-$7,643).
• Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if
• called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays
• as needed. Newly hired incumbents may be assigned to work the night shift. Night shift premium pay
• ranges from $1.45 to $2.30 per hour.
• Explore the job specification for additional position details.
• The current vacancy exists in the Transportation Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled
• from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list created, with the option
• of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this
• recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively,
• and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. This
• classification’s physical demands involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally,
• and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching,
• feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing,
• reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.
• Annual Salary Range $5,610 – $6,821/month

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

The Requirements

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to
• qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Option 1

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED Completion

AND

• One (1) year of full-time paid experience performing routine maintenance and repairs on diesel and
• gasoline powered cars, trucks, buses, construction equipment, and other vehicles including
• Liquid/Compressed Natural Gas (LNG/CNG), Hydrogen Fuel cell, Battery Electrical vehicles and
• equipment.
• Maintenance and repairs may include, but are not limited to, the following: performing oil changes, tire
• rotations, and brake pad replacements; repairing and replacing faulty parts such as engines,
• transmissions, suspension components, and electrical systems; and using diagnostic equipment to
• identify problems and determine the best repair technique.

Option 2

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED Completion

AND

• A certification of completion or Associate’s Degree from a recognized vocational, technical, or accredited
• college or university program in automotive or heavy equipment technology.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at time of application and during the
• entire term of employment in this classification. Candidates considered for hire will be required to provide
• proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.
• Within thirty (30) days of appointment must obtain a valid Commercial Instructional
• Permit.
• Within twelve (12) months must obtain and maintain a valid a California Commercial
• Class B Driver’s License, with required endorsements and without air brake restriction.
• Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must possess the following two (2) valid
• certifications issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in

the Bus Transit (H) Series

• Brakes (H4)
• Steering & Suspension (H5)

• Incumbents must take the above two (2) certification examinations within the first six (6)
• months of appointment. Failure to obtain the ASE certifications within twelve (12)
• months of appointment will be cause for termination from this classification.
• The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and
• a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
• Some positions have been designated as being "safety sensitive" and may require all eligibles offered
• employment to successfully pass a drug test and/or medical examination prior to employment. Federal
• law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue
• service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds
• requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of
• employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout entire term of
• employment in this class.
• This class is in a flexibly-staffed series, which requires twelve (12) months of satisfactory service within
• the series. A Bus Mechanic I may be “flexed” to Bus Mechanic II as early as six (6) months upon
• recommendation of the appointing authority and upon possession of all necessary licenses and
• certificates. A Bus Mechanic I who “flexes” early must still serve the remainder of their probationary period
• at the II level, for a total of twelve (12) months. If an employee is hired at the II level, they will be required to
• serve the twelve (12) month probationary period at that level.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off