Mechanic A, B, C

Mechanic A, B, C

Position / Salary : Mechanic - $34.08- $ 52.53 per hour (Non-Exempt)

Posted : 01 / 14 / 2025 Filing Deadline : Open Until Filled

Benefits : CalPERS Retirement, 125 Cafeteria Plan offering, AFLAC supplemental

benefits. Signing bonus of $500.00 when you pass introductory period

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision performs skilled mechanical work as required, diagnoses, maintains,

repairs, services, inspects, and tests MST buses and support vehicles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Mechanic A

• Performs bus maintenance, repair, and diagnostic duties to restore MST buses and

related equipment to serviceable condition.

relation to a variety of MST buses.

MST vehicles such as power plants, transmissions, axles, wheels, hydraulic and electrical

systems, climate control systems, valves, pumps, tanks, compressors, heat exchangers,

piping, alternators, generators, starters, blowers, and fuel metering devices.

calibrates various gauges and meters.

environmental systems, and related components.

vehicle problems.

Federal, State, and MST guidelines.

orders, or designated computer programs.

method of performing their job.

Mechanic B

dwell meters, and other tools common to the trade.

Mechanic C

dwell meters, and other tools common to the trade.

replacement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Mechanic A

Education / Work Experience : Clean driving record : Class C licensed driver, 3 years preferred; must

possess a valid California driver's license at time of application and meet all qualifications

specified by the State of California for a Class B Driver's License. Sufficient education, training,

and experience which demonstrates possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in

the maintenance and repair of automotive and / or diesel-powered heavy equipment (such as

diesel trucks and buses) or equivalent experience. A combination of education, training, and

experience may be considered in lieu of the above. Applicants must pass an MST administered

written and / or hands-on test for this highly skilled, journey level position. Must be available to

work weekends, holidays, and odd and unusual hours. This position may be assigned to work out

of our three operating divisions in : Monterey, Salinas, or King City.

Mechanic B

Education / Work Experience : Class C licensed driver, 3 years preferred; must possess a valid

California driver's license at time of application and meet all qualifications specified by the State

of California for a Class B Driver's License. Training and experience equivalent to completion of

the twelfth grade and one year of experience maintaining automotive and / or diesel-powered

heavy equipment or equivalent experience in the maintenance and routine repair of automotive

equipment in a level C Mechanic position. Applicants must pass an MST administered written

and / or hands-on test for this classification. Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and

odd and unusual hours. This position may be assigned to work out of our three operating

divisions in : Monterey, Salinas, or King City.

Mechanic C

Education / Work Experience : Class C licensed driver, 3 years preferred; must possess a valid

California driver's license at time of application and meet all qualifications specified by the State

of California for a Class B Driver's License. Training and experience equivalent to completion of

the twelfth grade and one year of experience maintaining automotive and / or diesel-powered

heavy equipment or equivalent experience in the maintenance and routine repair of automotive

equipment. Applicants may be required to pass an MST administered written and / or hands-on

test to demonstrate their skill set for this position. Must be available to work weekends,

holidays, and odd and unusual hours. This position may be assigned to work out of our three

operating divisions in : Monterey, Salinas, or King City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Mechanic A

Theory, operation, and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, including engines,

Industrial safety rules, shop safety rules, regulations, and procedures as applicable to a bus

maintenance facility; General shop safety procedures; Basic equipment and tools used in the

maintenance and repair of large vehicles. Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting,

diagnostic procedures, rebuilding, overhauling and safety / preventative maintenance inspections

in relation to a variety of MST buses and vehicles, and related equipment; Adjust and install

engine components; Installs and adjusts sub-components on related engine components, repair

and calibrate various gauges and meters; Diagnose, maintain and install computerized

components, lighting circuits, alarms, safety circuits, interlocks, engine control systems,

Maintain and install lighting circuits, alarms, safety circuits, interlocks, ignition systems,

environmental systems, and related components; Give oral and written instructions and

Familiarize other Mechanics, Utility Service Workers and other Maintenance classifications in the

proper method of performing their job; Properly use test and other shop equipment / tools,

including oxy / acetylene and arc welding equipment; Prepare written reports, document defects

and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs. Perform

computer-related functions that allow for data input and retrieval; Effectively read, understand,

and use technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable

technical documents, including parts and supply manuals; Operate a variety of equipment, i.e.

forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.; Learn and stay current on all new technologies introduced into the

transit industries as it relates to bus maintenance; Establish and maintain cooperative working

relationships with those contacted in the course of business.

Mechanic B

Operations and basic theory of diesel or gasoline internal combustion engines; Operations and

basic theory of cooling, heating, fuel, ignition, hydraulic / air, electrical, automatic transmission,

and brake systems. Industrial safety rules, shop safety rules, regulations, and procedures as

applicable to a bus maintenance facility; General shop safety procedures; Basic equipment and

tools used in the maintenance and repair of large vehicles. Perform maintenance, repair,

troubleshooting, and diagnostic procedures and safety / preventive maintenance inspections on

MST buses and vehicles. Use testing and shop equipment and tools; Follow written and oral

Perform computer-related functions that allow for data input and retrieval; Establish and

maintain effective working relationships with others.

Mechanic C

Operations and basic theory of diesel or gasoline internal combustion engines; Operation and

basic theory of cooling, heating, fuel, ignition, hydraulic / air, electrical, automatic transmission,

and brake systems. Industrial safety rules, shop safety rules, regulations, and procedures as

applicable to a bus maintenance facility; General shop safety procedures; Basic equipment and

tools used in the maintenance and repair of large vehicles. Based on skill set - perform

maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and diagnostic procedures and safety / preventive

maintenance inspections on MST buses and vehicles. Based on skill set - use testing and shop

equipment and tools; Follow written and oral directions; Work under conditions of established

schedules and deadlines; Keep simple records; Perform computer-related functions that allow

for data input and retrieval; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Sign On Bonus- New employees who have successfully passed and completed the MST Training

Program will receive a $500.00 sign on bonus. After the completion of 1000 hours in step 1, you

will receive $1000.00, and after working 2000 hours in step 2 you will receive $2000.00.

FILING

The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic

requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a

candidate will be invited to participate in other segments of the selection process. Applications

the Salinas Transit Center, 110 Salinas Street, Salinas; or by visiting MST online at

http : / / www.mst.org. SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO : Monterey-Salinas Transit, Attn.

Human Resources, 19 Upper Ragsdale Dr. Suite 200, Monterey, CA 93940. Applications must be

submitted with a DMV printout form K4. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed

application. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check,

pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment DMV physical.

ADA

Candidates who qualify under protection of the Americans with Disabilities Act and require a

reasonable accommodation for applicant testing and / or examination, should notify the MST

Human Resources at least one week prior to being scheduled for assessment. A full job

description with physical, mental, and working conditions required for this position are

available upon request.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER