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Transit Bus Technician

Salary

$41,891.20 - $60,548.80 Annually

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

230900021

Department

Transportation

Division

Transit System Operations

Opening Date

10/04/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

Transit

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

General Summary

The City of Charlottesville Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Transit Bus Technician who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

The preferred hiring amount will be between $20.14 and $29.11 an hour ( $41,891.20 - $60,548.80 Annually) . Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34 a month), tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000 per fiscal year), and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits .

• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

  Under limited supervision, this position performs highly skilled work in the inspection, maintenance and repair of City heavy diesel powered transit buses, diesel-electric hybrid powered buses, cutaway buses, staff vehicles and equipment. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Assistant Director of Transit, Maintenance and Facilities.

  Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, overhauls, and services heavy diesel powered transit buses, cutaway buses, diesel-electric hybrid powered buses, and staff vehicles, as well as related equipment;

• Removes and tears down components and assemblies such as engines, multi-speed transmissions, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, hydraulic systems and power trains, then rebuilds, adjusts, reinstalls, aligns and meshes such components and assemblies;

• Operates various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools and devices;

• Performs basic care and scheduled preventative maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, cleaning and lubricating parts and rotating tires;

• Inspects City vehicles for compliance with safety and emission control standards;

• Follows checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined;

• Reads and interprets diagnostic test results to identify mechanical problems;

• Responds to road calls and other emergency calls for service;

• Test drives vehicles;

• Installs bus stop amenities such as signs, sign poles, benches, and shelters;

• Keeps records of inspections, test results, work performed and parts used;

• Must be available and provide support in emergency situations;

• Attends safety training;

• Performs related work as required.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

• Five years of experience in problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of automotive equipment required.

• (Related heavy diesel technical education/trade training above high school may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.)

• Must possess a valid, commercial driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia within 90 days of start date. Must maintain eligible driver status per City of Charlottesville's vehicle use policy. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166 ).

• ASE Master Certification in Transit Bus (or ability to obtain certification within first year of service).

• Requires possession of a Virginia State Inspectors License within six months of start date.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with heavy and/or specialized diesel equipment is highly preferred.

  Skills: Proficiency in the diagnosis, adjustment and repair of all assigned vehicles and equipment systems; Extensive knowledge of methods and tools commonly used by service technicians in the repair and maintenance of heavy diesel and industrial equipment; Extensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; Basic keyboarding skills; Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other City employees; Ability to learn job related technical information, and to communicate such information to co-workers.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: VERY HEAVY WORK: Ability to lift in excess of 100 lbs. occasionally and/or in excess of 50 lbs. frequently and/or in excess of 20 lbs. constantly to move objects. (Specific to this position, maximum weight-lifting capacity may be up to 213 lbs.)

This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays, and/or weather-related emergency on-call.

Position is subject to federal DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

The majority of time spent in this position involves inside work which may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals/hazardous waste, gases/gas leaks, radiant energy, acidic or harsh substances, electrical hazards, extreme darkness, fumes/airborne particles, allergens, and fuels.

This position also requires the regular use of or subject to vibration, ladder/step stool, high or precarious places, traffic/roadways, driving light equipment, driving heavy equipment, driving a City vehicle, moving mechanical parts and/or confined space(s). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Updated July 1, 2022

Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

1. LEAVE:

• Vacation:

• 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years

• 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years

• 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years

• 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years

• 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years

• 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years

• 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years

• Sick:

• 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation

• Holidays:

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)

2. INSURANCE:

• Aetna Medical –

• Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:

• HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage

• POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay

• POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay

• (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)

• Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)

• Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)

• Dental (Delta Dental)

• No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.

• Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%

• Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20

• Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50

• $1,500 maximum annual benefit

• $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit

• MetLife Vision Plan: Optional

• Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.

• Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;

• $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

• Life:

• Two times annual salary (paid by the City)

• Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)

• AFLAC: Optional

• Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)

• Long Term Disability

• Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)

3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.

• Pension:

• Choose from two options:

• A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

• A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)

• Supplemental:

• Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution

4. OTHER BENEFITS:

• Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Health Care Expenses

• Dependent Care Expenses

• Parking/Mass Transit Expenses

• Parking Subsidy of $50 per month

• Wellness Programs:

• Gym Reimbursement Program

• Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots

• Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes

• Weight Watchers at Work

• Bike Commuter Program:

• Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses

• Employee Assistance Program:

• A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program:

• Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.

  01

  Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of automotive equipment?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If no was selected to question #1, do you have related heavy diesel technical education or trade training above high school?

• Yes

• No

• Not applicable to me

  03

  Do you have prior experience with heavy and/or specialized diesel equipment?

• Yes

• No

  04

  What is your highest level of education completed?

• Less than a high school diploma

• High School Diploma or GED

• Some college

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

  05

  Have you provided all current, related, certifications you possess in the 'Certifications and Licenses' section of your application?

• Yes

• No

  06

  This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

• Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

• No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

• No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

  07

  Do you possess OR, have the ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of start date

• Yes; I currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License

• Yes; I have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of start date

• No; I cannot obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of start date

  08

  To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

• Yes

• No

  09

  I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Charlottesville

Address

P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

Phone

(434) 970-3490

Website

http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs