Apprentice Mechanic I

WeGo Transit; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Full-time salary while training

Job summary

WeGo Transit in Nashville, TN is offering the Apprentice Mechanic I position in its Mechanic Apprenticeship Program. This program provides a structured three-year development experience combining classroom instruction and hands-on training to gain skills in diesel systems. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass the Bennett Mechanical Aptitude test. The position offers full-time salary and health insurance benefits, contributing to a rewarding career in bus transit maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Passing score on the Bennett Mechanical Aptitude test.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid Tennessee License.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the WeGo Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.
• Receive classroom instruction and hands-on work experience.
• Develop diagnostic skills for diesel systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Technical education or experience

Job description

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Apprentice Mechanic I

Revised position description for 2026

Diesel Mechanic Apprentice Program

The WeGo Mechanic Apprenticeship Program offers apprentices the chance to quickly develop skills and gain professional experience, progressing to an A-mechanical level and enhancing their ability to support the maintenance of our growing bus transit fleet.

About the Program

The program consists of a three-year accelerated development experience, recognized by the Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship TN standards, and integrates classroom instruction with hands‑on work experience, progressively improving diagnostic skills and abilities each year. Apprentices develop practical expertise in diesel systems used in our transit fleet and can become certified in various industry areas and technical disciplines at our WeGo Maintenance facilities.

• Training to be a mechanic can be expensive. We offer training experience, a full‑time salary, and health insurance benefits so you can earn while you learn.

An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving problems and working with their hands, and with:

• A resume and a passing score on the Bennett Mechanical Aptitude test
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid Tennessee License and a medical certificate from the Department of Transportation. Within the course of the program, you must obtain a Class A driver’s license with air brake and passenger endorsements by the date of appointment as a journey‑level mechanic
• Technical education or experience is preferred
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the occupation

It is a collaborative effort between WeGo Public Transit and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1235 (ATU), ensuring that training, mentoring, and credentialing requirements are fulfilled. We are committed to this program, which is vital to the future expansion of our Maintenance operations. Program recruitment of new mechanical apprentices begins each summer, and placements are completed by the fall.

Classification under Fair Labor Standards Act: Non‑Exempt

Davidson Transit Organization (DTO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.