Bus Maintenance Apprentice: Trainee to Mechanic

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Group life insurance

Paid holidays

Annual and sick leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Free transportation on Metrobus and铁路

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites applications for the Maintenance Trainee, Bus Maintenance position. The two-year WMATA Technical Skills Program (TSP) combines classroom and on-the-job training to graduate as a Mechanic, grade C, under supervision from experienced staff and Mentor mechanics.

Upon completion, trainees are prepared for a General Transit Bus Garage Mechanic C role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with two years of Vocational Training in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics.
• In lieu of Vocational Training, one year of related work experience may be considered after 1,000 hours at a grade level.
• Possession of a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements for passenger bus and air brakes or acceptable subs.
• Careful adherence to safety and maintenance procedures during training and OJT.

Responsibilities

• Attend formal training classes and pass exams with 75% or higher.
• Develop skills in maintenance, inspection, repair, and calibration of WMATA buses and equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, test equipment to diagnose and repair bus malfunctions.
• Work with mentors to perform repairs and service of WMATA vehicles.
• Complete all training documentation and reports.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool usage

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma + Vocational Training

1,000 training hours progression

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites applications for the Maintenance Trainee, Bus Maintenance position. The two-year WMATA Technical Skills Program (TSP) combines classroom and on-the-job training to graduate as a Mechanic, grade C, under supervision from experienced staff and Mentor mechanics.

Upon completion, trainees are prepared for a General Transit Bus Garage Mechanic C role.