Position Summary

Under supervision, performs inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, removal, replacement and testing necessary to maintain all District vehicles, including record keeping and written verification of work accomplished as directed. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for major rebuilding, repair and/or removal and replacement of engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, turbochargers, pumps, motors, injectors, cylinder heads, compressors and hydraulic systems, air brake, air systems, steering, air conditioning, and electrical systems and associated vehicle parts.
• Provides minor and incidental repairs to vehicles in general, including manufacture and/or repair of components to maintain equipment.
• Performs ongoing preventive maintenance, inspections and procedures, as directed, to provide the safest, cleanest, most economical and dependable transportation possible for District utilization.
• Provides normal and reasonable care of all District-owned property and tools provided
• Directly responsible for written communication concerning ongoing status of repairs completed, repairs in progress and outstanding repairs necessary to safely and economically provide vehicles for District transportation needs.
• Participates in general repairs necessary to all mechanical equipment supplementary to vehicle repairs and maintenance as directed.
• Generates and completes work orders in a Computerized Asset Management System (IBM Maximo).
• Assists apprentice mechanics, new employees and current employees in pursuing a high level of production, reliability and safety.
• Adheres to the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service. 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned 
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: 1) Completion of four (4) year apprenticeship program or approved equivalent; OR four years’ full-time experience in the repair of heavy duty diesel engines, air brakes, transmissions, differentials, and D.C. electrical; 2) Experience in the operation of machine tools common to repair shops, such as grinders, drill press, valve facers, lathes, boring bars, presses, etc.

Required License:  Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record. No more than two moving violations within the last 3 years. No DUI’s or Reckless Driving violations within the last 7 years. Must be able to obtain a Class A or B license with “P” endorsement within the six-month introductory/probationary period. Operates District vehicles on a regular basis.

About Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District

Based in San Francisco, the District consists of three operating divisions including Bridge, Bus, and Ferry, and an Administrative division. The District offers a variety of career opportunities to consider, including transit operations and maintenance for Bus and Ferry Divisions, professional and clerical, as well as, skilled labor and crafts positions. The District employs about 800 regular full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. The District values our employees and customers who come from many diverse backgrounds. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our region and to ensuring that our employees and customers are treated fairly and free from intolerance and discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Our goal is to provide our employees with the best possible compensation and benefits including competitive salaries, generous paid sick, holiday and vacation leave, District-paid group life insurance, excellent medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) pension plan, optional deferred compensation p...rogram, free transportation on the Golden Gate Bus and Ferry systems, free passage on the Golden Gate Bridge, and much more!

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