Journey Level Mechanic

3701 96th St. SW near South Tacoma Way

Description

**Description** Pierce Transit is currently recruiting for two seasoned and highly skilled Journey Level Mechanics to join the Fleet Maintenance team. The individuals we are looking for will have a reputation for keeping safety at the forefront, being reliable and taking great pride in their work. **Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities** The following lists are only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. •Diagnoses malfunctions and adjusts fuel, electrical, programmable logic controls (PLC's) and mechanical systems to specifications. •Repairs, adjusts, or replaces complete or integral parts of natural gas, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains and differentials, and lubrication, cooling, exhaust after treatment, and air or hydraulic systems. •Removes, rebuilds, and replaces automatic transmissions in buses, trucks and automobiles. •Inspects, adjusts, troubleshoots, and repairs bus door operation, air-ride systems, steering systems, and wheelchair lifts. •Makes bus changes throughout the Pierce Transit service area. •Notifies the Fleet Assistant Manager, or delegate, of necessary repairs that had not previously been assigned. •Enters work order data on Agency personal computers and on handwritten work orders. •Maintains a clean and orderly work area. ***Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** •Three (3) years of journey-level mechanical work experience in transit, bus, or over-the-road coach maintenance. Experience must include at least one year of heavy duty diesel mechanic work experience or alternative fueled spark ignited engines; OR •Completion of a two (2) year diesel mechanic vocational course of study plus two (2) years journey-level mechanical work; OR •Certification as a diesel mechanic by a private or public agency recognized by Pierce Transit; OR •Completion of a four (4) year diesel mechanic apprentice program. •Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record at the time of hire and throughout employment in this position and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License permit within 30 days of hire and obtain a Class B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements within ninety (90) days of hire. **Representation** This position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758