Hi Raya,
I wanted to let you know about vacancies for Automotive & Equipment Mechanic, Posting #7826. The posting was up on our WebSite on 8/27/18. It will close on 9/21/18. Please refer to current or former students who may have a background in automotive equipment. I have included a summary of the information below. I highly recommend interested individuals to read the information thoroughly before submitting the application on-line.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Regards,
Susanna Ng-Lee
Workforce & Policy Compliance, Office of Civil Rights
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
300 Lakeside Drive, Suite 1800
Oakland, CA 94612
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Automotive & Equipment Mechanic, Posting #7826
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Possession of a High School diploma. GED, or recognized equivalent. Completion of an Apprenticeship Program in automotive or related equipment.
Experience:
One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) verifiable Journey level experience in automotive, or equipment maintenance. Previous diesel, hydraulic, and locomotive experience is desirable.
Other Requirements:
Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class A driver’s license with Hazardous Material and Tank endorsements and have a satisfactory driving record.
The ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds, maneuver heavier objects with assistance and climb, stoop, and crawl to reach work, twist and bend.
May require color vision to distinguish parts and wiring.
The ability to wear respiratory protective equipment during the performance of assigned duties in accordance with the District Respirator Program and applicable Cal-OSHA requirements.
The ability to work under various conditions including under a lift, over a hood, in a pit, and from a step ladder.
Knowledge of:
Methods, equipment, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and equipment.
Operating principles of engine, drive-train, fuel, electrical, braking, suspension, steering, cooling, and exhaust systems.
Basic computer use.
Skill in:
Troubleshooting and determining causes of automotive and equipment operating problems.
Servicing and lubricating a wide variety of vehicles and equipment; tuning up diesel, gasoline, and propane engines of various sizes.
Servicing, adjusting, and repairing transmissions, differentials, and power take-off apparatus.
Servicing, adjusting, and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic apparatus.
Reading and interpreting service complaints, repair manuals, diagrams and parts documents.