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Automotive Mechanic II

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

Salary:    $6,358 - $7,759 per month

Posted:   December 10, 2019

Filing deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

APPLY IMMEDIATELY for first consideration Friday, 1/3/2020 by 4:30 p.m. for manual submissions; 5:00 p.m. for online submissions

Position Description

The District has one regular, full-time opening for the position of Automotive Mechanic II in the Facilities & Watershed Division. Interested persons must submit a completed District application and Supplemental Questionnaire to the Human Resources Department .

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY BE CLOSED AT ANY TIME.

Definition

Under general supervision, performs service and repair work on a variety of District vehicles and gasoline and diesel-powered equipment; and to do related work as required.

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Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a journey-level position that requires a broad spectrum of experience in the diagnosis and repair of automotive vehicles and equipment. Incumbents in this class perform the full range of vehicle and equipment service and repair work from oil and lubricant changes, engine overhauls, tune-ups, smog checks, to the repair of mobile construction equipment and small gasoline powered equipment. Incumbents are expected to train workers, apply safety regulations to work assignments, and prepare and maintain written documents using a computer.

Examples of Duties

Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs major overhauls on engines, transmissions, transfer cases and differentials for all types of District vehicles and equipment;

• Keeps current of new technology and practices and maintain certifications as required;

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs automobiles, trucks and related equipment;

• Adjusts and repairs brakes, alternators, starters and other automotive parts;

• Diagnoses and repairs cooling system problems;

• Performs motor tune-ups, replacing or repairing parts as necessary;

• Provides road service, changing flat tires, hoses or other parts as needed;

• Performs minor repairs to gas tanks, radiators and other parts;

• Logs designated vehicle and equipment service and repairs into computer-based fleet maintenance system;

• Monitors and maintains inventory and stock for auto parts, tools and equipment;

• Maintains and repairs cranes and other heavy equipment;

• Diagnoses, repairs, and overhauls hydraulic pumps, valves and cylinders;

• Performs repairs to small equipment, including gas powered pumps, concrete and chain saws, paving equipment, and weed eaters;

• Services, lubricates and changes oil on a variety of vehicles and equipment;

• Washes and steams cleans vehicles;

• Utilizes diagnostic programs and performs smog tests;

• Follows applicable federal, state, local and District safety rules, regulations, policies and guidelines at the worksite to ensure the safety of others and the District’s vehicle fleet and equipment.

SMART is a commuter rail system located in Marin and Sonoma counties in Northern California. We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals who want to make a contribution to their community and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment. 

Under general supervision, the Vehicle Maintenance Technician position performs skilled preventative, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, primary and secondary repair and modification to mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and components found on commuter rail diesel multiple unit (DMU) vehicles and supporting systems.

This is a journey level classification performing skilled preventive maintenance, scheduled, unscheduled and emergency repair and modification on all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components for the District's revenue vehicles, including related subsystems and components as required by manufacturer maintenance and servicing manuals, Federal and State regulations for locomotive and passenger car maintenance and inspection and District vehicle maintenance procedures.

Inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs DMU subsystems.

Per Federal Railroad Administration regulations, performs maintenance tasks as specified and scheduled in SMART's DMU inspection, testing and maintenance plan including: daily passenger car/locomotive brake tests; periodic brake equipment maintenance; periodic carborne signaling tests; and passenger car fire safety and on-board emergency equipment and emergency exits inspection, testing and maintenance.

Assures quality control using SMART's Maintenance Management Information System to maintain proper records and generate reports.

Follow FRA regulations applicable to railroad workers.

This position will be responsible for work activities primarily on the Swing and Grave shifts, weekends, and holidays to ensure safe and efficient transportation to the public.

 Position Details:

• Base hourly wage: $44.98 per hour.
• This position is represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).
• There is a 12-month probationary period following appointment to this position.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
• A thorough background check will be required including, but not limited to: current and past employers, personal contacts, education verification. A credit report will be required for positions covered under Labor Code 1024.5. (A complete list of background checks documents will be provided upon request).
• A pre-employment physical, including a urinalysis drug screen, will be required.
• A pre-employment psychological screening, administered by a licensed/certified psychologist, will be required. 
• EOE.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is the Bay Area's newest transit service providing commuter rail transportation to Marin and Sonoma Counties. We are seeking experienced and motivated individuals who enjoy working with new equipment, creating new processes and systems, and motivating a staff to maintain and operate a first class public service. The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a vehicle maintenance operation in a commuter rail environment. This position will provide hands on supervision of the vehicle maintenance technician staff and will be responsible for work activities primarily on the Swing and Grave shifts, weekends, and holidays to ensure safe and efficient transportation to the public.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job responsibilities.

• Assigns and directs the work and activities of subordinate staff.

• Responsible for subordinates’ adherence to department safety rules and compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.

• Manages, monitors, coordinates and controls all aspects of vehicle maintenance programs, processes, resources and activities relating to regular and extra work projects.

• Monitors quality of work.

• Independently performs varied and complex inspection and diagnostic work.

• Reads and interprets schematics, service and safety manuals including schematic symbols, electrical drawings and circuit operations.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs and/or overhauls electronic, electrical and mechanical systems for train sets and support equipment.

• Oversees and participates in vehicle maintenance.

• Reports on failures of components.

• Assures quality control using SMART’s Maintenance Information System (MIS) to maintain proper records and generate reports.

• Actively reviews and analyzes maintenance activity reports for trends in repairs, equipment failures and, parts usage; to determine if corrective action is needed.

• May perform Vehicle Technician duties as necessary.

• Assigns specific tasks to subordinate staff using the SMART work order system, including withdrawal of parts and materials from the storeroom and checks tasks upon completion for accuracy of work and closure of work orders. Actively supports ongoing skill building for Vehicle Maintenance Technicians by providing periodic classroom training for certification and skills enhancement.

• Prepares, issues and collects daily operational documents.

• Monitors performance of subordinate staff and ensures adherence to SMART, FRA, CPUC standards and regulations.

• Reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.

• Safely operates train sets and other vehicles in the course of performing assigned duties.

• References parts catalogues and other sources to determine correct parts for specific applications.

• References manufacturer schematics (manual and online) to resolve maintenance issues.

• May be assigned Storeroom Supervisor duties.

• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Safely operates equipment.

• Defines and Coordinates all equipment movements inside the Operation Maintenance Facility limits.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The SMART District is seeking a MAXIMO specialist (Railroad Information Systems Specialist) to join our Operations team! The Railroad Information Systems Specialist is responsible for all activities in support of the Operations Department Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS), MAXIMO, as well as computer systems support for the Operations Department. The Specialist works with Operations Department management to align MMIS and Operations technology solutions with business strategies. This position ensures that the MAXIMO system and all other Operations Department IT systems are working properly at all times and that all department work flows meet system requirements. This position carries two overall fields of responsibility. The first is administration of the Maintenance Management Information System (MAXIMO) and the second is providing IT support of all Operations Department systems.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, independent person with an aptitude for creative problem solving and a solid foundation in MMIS.  

JOIN US AT SMART AND ENJOY OUR EXCELLENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:

• CALPERS Pension (2% at 60 for classic members and 2% at 62 for PEPRA members).
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation with employer match of up to 2%.
• Excellent medical and dental insurance.
• Employer paid vision, life and long-term disability insurances.
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Complimentary SMART passes for employees.