Mechanic II

The West County Transportation Agency is a Joint Powers Agency formed of seventeen school districts
in Western Sonoma County. Our primary responsibility is to provide cooperative, centralized, cost
efficient, safe and child-centered school transportation to the students of these school districts.

This is a full-time, year-round position and the incumbent will report to the Manager of Vehicle
Maintenance. The shop is staffed by Lead Mechanics, Mechanic IIIs, Mechanic IIs, and several Service
Persons. The Manager of Vehicle Maintenance and Facilities is the direct supervisor of this department.
We focus on the team approach and building a positive working environment in this professional and
well-equipped fleet shop. Mechanics at this Agency own and maintain their own tools.

The Agency operates and maintains many different types of equipment. It is critical that the successful
candidates have a strong background in preventive maintenance and a thorough knowledge of air brake
systems and maintenance. We maintain compressed natural gas, gasoline, and diesel engines from all
manufacturers and also maintain vehicles with cutting-edge technologies that require an openness to learn
and utilize computer diagnostics.

Starting salary will be based on experience between $19.08 and $31.17 per hour. The Agency offers
excellent health, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and dependents. The Agency pays for a
$50,000 life insurance policy for employees only, plus paid vacation time, accumulated sick leave, and
CalPERS retirement package. There is an incentive for the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) certification and an annual tool stipend.

Interested persons should apply as soon as possible, at the West County Transportation Agency facility.
This position is Open Until Filled. Applications consist of a WCTA application form, and you will need
to go to the DMV website (https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr/welcome) to print out a 2
year driving history. Resumes, letters of recommendation, or any other supporting documentation may
accompany the application.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, to perform preventive maintenance
 inspections, to perform general repairs on school buses and automobiles
 and perform all other related work as requested.

DUTIES:

1. Perform preventive maintenance inspections on school buses and other
automotive equipment.
2. Adjust brakes, clutches and recommend maintenance or attention for worn parts.
3. Keep detailed records of all work performed.
4. Repair and replace bus seats, windows and windshields as necessary.
5. Assist in the repair, tuning and replacement of all major and minor components as
directed to include brakes, clutches, starters, water pumps, alternators, radiators,
hoses, fuel pumps, filters and tires.
6. Request repair parts as needed.
7. Make emergency repairs to equipment in the field as directed.
8. Follow generally accepted preventive maintenance procedures for school buses in
the State of California.
9. Relate well with other staff and the community.
10. Fuel, oil and water buses.
11. Drive a school bus over regular routes or on special trips as requested if properly
licensed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Title 13, CCR, regulations and vehicle code regulations pertaining to the design,
equipment requirements and maintenance procedures of school buses in the State
of California.
2. Air brake systems and components.
3. Principles and methods of preventive maintenance inspections and vehicle repairs.
4. Tools and equipment and their use necessary to perform required duties.

Ability to:

1. Inspect and locate and at times repair mechanical and electrical defects.
2. Schedule inspections, repairs and document their completion.
3. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
4. Obtain a valid Class B license.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

1. High school graduation or G.E.D.
2. One year of apprentice level experience as a mechanic in the overall repair of
heavy and light automotive and other power driven equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION

Terms used in this section are defined as follows:

Rarely 1-10%
Occasionally 11-33%
Frequently 34-66%
Continuously 67-100%
…of the work day

Sitting: Rarely
Standing: Continuously
Walking: Continuously
Waist Bending: Frequently
Neck Bending: Continuously
Squatting: Occasionally
Climbing: Occasionally
Kneeling: Frequently
Crawling: Frequently
Neck Twisting: Occasionally to frequently
Waist Twisting: Occasionally to frequently
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently up to 500 lbs at a time to move large pieces of
 equipment on a dolly
Reaching:
Above shoulder: Continuously
Below Shoulder: Continuously
Full Extension: Frequently
Lifting:
0-10 lbs: Continuously: weight up to 100 yards at a time
11-25 lbs: Occasionally: weight up to 150 feet at a time
26-50 lbs: Occasionally to frequently: weight up to 100 feet at a time
51-75 lbs: Occasionally to frequently: weight up to 100 feet at a time
76-100 lbs: Occasionally: weight carried several feet at a time or using dolly.
Hand Activities:
Repetitive Hand use: Continuously
Simple Grasping: Continuously
Power Grasping: Occasionally to frequently
Fine Manipulation: Occasionally
Hand/Arm twisting/
turning: Frequently
Computer Operation/
writing: Frequently

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

West County Transportation Agency is a local government cooperative agency (joint powers
agreement). All government employees in California are required to be disaster service workers.
Disaster service workers means that during times of war or natural disaster, you can be pressed
into service in the local community performing duties that are of a critical nature and required by
your supervisors at work.

EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES:
Application forms must be received in the Business Office no later than the announced
time on the announced closing date for filing. WCTA application forms must be used.
Resumes or other application forms will not be considered as applications for Agency
positions. Applicants must meet the qualifications as specified on the announcement in
order to be considered eligible to complete the written, oral, or practical examination.

DRUG TESTING:
All prospective employees must pass a pre-employment drug test. On-going drug and
alcohol testing is performed on a random basis after employment and after accidents. In
November 2016, California voted to allow the recreational use of marijuana. Although
this is legal, it is still illegal for commercial drivers to use this substance. Experts report
that THC, the drug that is present in marijuana and tested, stays in a person’s system for
up to 90 days or longer.

FINGERPRINTING:

Fingerprinting is required upon employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

A physical examination and physical performance test may be required prior to
employment, and an offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing the
physical. A TB test will be required upon employment. Under some circumstances,
further testing may be required to determine if an applicant is able to perform the
essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

SALARY:

Appointments are normally made at the first step of the announced salary range.
Movement on the salary schedule will occur with successful employment with the
Agency on an annual basis.

VACATION:

For bargaining unit employees: twelve (12) days a year during the first five (5) years of
service; eighteen (18) days a year after five (5) years of service; and twenty-four (24)
days a year for employees over fifteen (15) years of service, pro-rated for part-time or 10-
month employees. For management and confidential employees: fifteen (15) days a year
during the first five (5) years of service; twenty (20) days per year after five (5) years of
service; and twenty-five (25) days per year after eleven (11) years of service; also prorated for part-time or 10-month employees.

SICK LEAVE:

Twelve (12) days per year with no limit on accumulation; pro-rated for part-time or 10-
month employees.

HOLIDAYS:

Twelve (12) paid holidays per year for full-time employees. Part-time or 10-month
employees are eligible for paid holidays per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

INSURANCE:

Full Health, Dental, and Vision care plans are available for employee and dependents.
Part-time or 10-month employees will be prorated. Employees may be required to pay a
portion of the premium. Insurance coverage begins with the nearest billing period we can
add you to our covered list, and is never more than one month after you are hired.

RETIREMENT PLAN:

Permanent full-time and part-time employees are required to participate in the Public
Employees Retirement System of California and also contribute to Social Security.

CREDIT UNION:

Credit Union Membership is available to all employees.

PAYDAY:

All permanent full-time and part-time employees are paid once a month, usually the last
working day of the month. Extra or overtime work, above the regular contract, is paid on
a secondary payroll on the tenth of each month.

UNION REPRESENTATION:

All employees, except management and confidential, are required to apply for
membership with the California School Employees Association within thirty (30) days of
employment. Dues are deducted monthly from your paycheck. There is no initiation fee.

PROBATION:

All employees are subject to a 180 work day probationary period.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

West County Transportation Agency is a local government cooperative agency (joint powers
agreement) formed of and by our member school districts to provide their school transportation
service.

All government employees in California are required to be disaster service workers. As a part of
your hiring process, you are required to affirm an “oath of office”, part of which includes the
requirement to perform services as directed during times of war or natural disaster.
Disaster service workers means that during times of war or natural disaster, you can be pressed
into service in the local community performing duties that are of a critical nature and required by
your supervisors at work.

While performing disaster service work, you cannot be held liable for accidents and injuries that
are incurred while acting within the scope of your responsibility, so long as they are not willfully
harmful incidents. Also, if you are injured while performing disaster service work, the injury
would be treated as any other on-the-job injury. You are paid your normal salary for such work
during this time.

The responsibilities of disaster service workers and the requirement for government employees
to perform such duties are contained in:

? California Government Code Section 8550-8551. This is known as the “California
Emergency Services Act”.
? California Government Code Section 3100-3109. This is the requirement for the oath of
office and stipulation that all public employees must take the oath and must perform
disaster services as needed when directed.
? Article 20 of the California Constitution, Section 3 is the section that requires the oath of
office.

See PDF application at our website to apply.