Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.--Transit Bus Technician--Texas
Hybrid-based
ONET: 49-3031.00
RAPIDS: 2025-TX-131866-TX-66836
1
Years
37
Skills
768h
Related instructions
2000h
On-the-job training
Curriculum
- Safety and Administration
- Electronics/Electrical Systems
- Hydraulics/Hydrostatics
- Power Trains
- Diesel Engines
- Air Conditioning and Heating System
On-the-job training
- Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
- Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
- Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
- Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors.
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
- Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.
- Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions
- Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
- Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices
- Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
- Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components
- Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
- Install or repair accessories.
- Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors.
- Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
- Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
- Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
- Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
- Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
- Repair defective engines or engine components.
- Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
- Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
- Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
- Dismantle heavy equipment or machinery.
- Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
- Measure distances or dimensions.
- Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications
- Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order.
- Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.
- Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel, hybrid, or compressed natural gas vehicles.
- Measure equipment outputs.
- Measure vehicle emissions to determine whether they are within acceptable limits.
- Monitor resources.
- Monitor resources.
- Rebuild parts or components.
- Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
- Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
- Install vehicle parts or accessories.
- Install or repair accessories.
- Repair tires.
- Repair tires.
- Align equipment or machinery.
- Align front ends and suspension systems.
- Grind parts to required dimensions.
- Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
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