Bus Mechanic I

Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Under close supervision, Bus Mechanic I maintains and repairs diesel, gasoline and/or alternative fuel powered City buses and related equipment. Incumbents perform engine tune-ups and adjustments using standard testing and diagnostic equipment, respond to road calls to repair buses and related equipment and perform minor repairs on buses and related equipment.

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 I ($5,618-6$,827) 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.

Employees may be assigned to work any shift and may be required to work weekends and holidays.

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.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-15 hours per month.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline to qualify for the examination.

Possession of a High School diploma or equivalent GED Completion.

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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 Electric vehicles and equipment.

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 may be substituted for required experience.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.
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 the cause for termination from this classification.
This position is designated as being Safety Sensitive and requires all eligibles offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue services 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 and be subject to random alcohol and drug testing throughout their employment in this position.
Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: The written examination may be conducted online and is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostic practices and techniques for buses and related transit equipment, skill to properly use hand and power tools and equipment used in transit equipment maintenance and repair, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of assigned duties. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of: September 15, 2025.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 08/27/2025

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