Bus Mechanic I - City of Fresno

Key Responsibilities

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Fuel your mechanic career with the City of Fresno! As a Bus Mechanic I, you’ll jump straight into hands on

work with our gasoline and alternative fuel fleet, sharpening your skills under an experienced Equipment

Supervisor and building a clear path to Bus Mechanic II. Make an immediate impact and help keep Fresno

moving—apply now!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Perform maintenance and repairs on city buses and transit equipment

- Conduct engine tune‑ups and diagnostic testing

- Complete minor repairs and replace mechanical components

- Inspect, disassemble, and reassemble gasoline and alternative‑fuel engines

- Service brakes, suspension, steering, and drive systems

- Maintain and repair electrical and HVAC systems

- Respond to road calls for on‑site bus repairs

- Document all work performed accurately

- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

- Perform related duties as assigned

This class is an entry level class in a flexibly-staffed series, incumbents are expected to progress with

appropriate training and experience after one (1) year of satisfactory performance to flex to a Bus

Mechanic II, the journey level of the class series ($6,287-$7,643).

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if

called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays

as needed. Newly hired incumbents may be assigned to work the night shift. Night shift premium pay

ranges from $1.45 to $2.30 per hour.

Explore the job specification for additional position details.

The current vacancy exists in the Transportation Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled

from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list created, with the option

of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this

recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively,

and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. This

classification’s physical demands involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally,

and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching,

feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing,

reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.

Annual Salary Range $5,610 – $6,821/month

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to

qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Option 1:

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED Completion

AND

One (1) year of full-time paid experience performing routine maintenance and repairs on diesel and

gasoline powered cars, trucks, buses, construction equipment, and other vehicles including

Liquid/Compressed Natural Gas (LNG/CNG), Hydrogen Fuel cell, Battery Electrical vehicles and

equipment.

Maintenance and repairs may include, but are not limited to, the following: performing oil changes, tire

rotations, and brake pad replacements; repairing and replacing faulty parts such as engines,

transmissions, suspension components, and electrical systems; and using diagnostic equipment to

identify problems and determine the best repair technique.

Option 2:

Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED Completion

AND

A certification of completion or Associate’s Degree from a recognized vocational, technical, or accredited

college or university program in automotive or heavy equipment technology.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at time of application and during the

entire term of employment in this classification. Candidates considered for hire will be required to provide

proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.

Within thirty (30) days of appointment must obtain a valid Commercial Instructional

Permit.

Within twelve (12) months must obtain and maintain a valid a California Commercial

Class B Driver’s License, with required endorsements and without air brake restriction.

Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must possess the following two (2) valid

certifications issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in

the Bus Transit (H) Series:

• Brakes (H4)

• Steering & Suspension (H5)

Incumbents must take the above two (2) certification examinations within the first six (6)

months of appointment. Failure to obtain the ASE certifications within twelve (12)

months of appointment will be cause for termination from this classification.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and

a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Some positions have been designated as being "safety sensitive" and may require all eligibles offered

employment to successfully pass a drug test and/or medical examination prior to employment. Federal

law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue

service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds

requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of

employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout entire term of

employment in this class.

This class is in a flexibly-staffed series, which requires twelve (12) months of satisfactory service within

the series. A Bus Mechanic I may be “flexed” to Bus Mechanic II as early as six (6) months upon

recommendation of the appointing authority and upon possession of all necessary licenses and

certificates. A Bus Mechanic I who “flexes” early must still serve the remainder of their probationary period

at the II level, for a total of twelve (12) months. If an employee is hired at the II level, they will be required to

serve the twelve (12) month probationary period at that level.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off