Job Description
Job description
Mechanic A, B, C Position/Salary:
Mechanic - $34.08- $ 52.53 per hour (Non-Exempt) Posted: 01/14/2026 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.
• Performs troubleshooting, repair, rebuilding, overhauling, and inspection procedures in relation to a variety of
MST
buses.
• Removes, repairs, troubleshoots, rebuilds, overhauls, and installs component parts
of 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.
• Adjusts and installs engine components.
• Installs and adjusts sub-components on related engine components and repairs and calibrates various gauges and meters.
• Certified to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair
HVAC
systems.
• Recommends, when necessary, the referral of bus repair jobs to outside repair facilities.
• Maintains and installs lighting circuits, alarms, safety circuits, interlocks, ignition systems, environmental systems, and related components.
• Operates and repairs shop equipment and other tools to maintain, repair, and diagnose vehicle problems.
• Performs service and repairs on road calls.
• Performs safety and preventive maintenance inspections as required by applicable Federal, State, and
MST
guidelines.
• Prepares written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms and work orders, or designated computer programs.
• May familiarize other Mechanics and other Maintenance classifications in the proper method of performing their job.
• Operates a computer for related data input and retrieval.
• Can be assigned lower-level work.
• May act as Lead Mechanic when appropriate.
• Performs other related tasks as required. Mechanic B
• Performs Brake and Tire Safety Inspections.
• Removes and installs major components.
• Oils and greases equipment.
• Services and repairs tools and equipment.
• May perform necessary service and minor repairs on road calls.
• Troubleshoots systems to locate causes of simple problems.
• Uses test equipment, typical shop tools, torque wrenches, jacks, drills, timing lights, tach- dwell meters, and other tools common to the trade.
• Locates and applies technical information from service manuals and publications.
• Uses hydrometer and voltmeter.
• Makes simple tests of battery condition and voltage output.
• Locates and repairs minor air leaks, short circuits, and water leaks.
• Performs full brake lining replacement including wheel bearing replacement.
• Performs pressure tests of cooling systems.
• Performs engine tune-ups.
• Makes simple mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Performs thorough preventive maintenance inspections
(PMI).
• Certified to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair
HVAC
systems.
• Prepares and maintains simple records and reports.
• Operates computer for related data input and retrieval.
• Performs related work as required. Mechanic C
• Performs entry-level vehicle maintenance and repair tasks.
• Performs Brake and Tire Safety Inspections.
• Performs thorough preventive maintenance inspections
(PMI).
• Removes and installs (some) major components - based on skill set.
• Oils and greases equipment.
• Services and repairs (some) tools and equipment - based on skill set.
• May perform necessary service and minor repairs on road calls.
• Travels with and assists higher level Mechanics on road calls.
• Troubleshoots systems to locate causes of simple problems.
• Uses test equipment, typical shop tools, torque wrenches, jacks, drills, timing lights, tach- dwell meters, and other tools common to the trade.
• Locates and applies technical information from service manuals and…
