Bus Maintenance Apprentice: Trainee to Mechanic Path

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free transportation

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a two-year Technical Skills Program (TSP) through the Maintenance Trainee, Bus Maintenance role. Trainees progress through four levels, with on‑the‑job training under experienced mentors to become a General Transit Bus Mechanic C.

The program emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, safety, and documentation, culminating in a full mechanic role. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with two years of vocational training in electrical, mechanical or electronics.
• May progress through levels in the WMATA Technical Skills Program (TSP).
• Ability to obtain ASE certification during training.

Responsibilities

• Attend formal training classes for bus maintenance.
• Develop skills in maintenance, inspection, repair, and calibration of WMATA buses.
• Document all training and maintenance activities as required.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma with vocational training in electrical/mechanical/electronics

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a two-year Technical Skills Program (TSP) through the Maintenance Trainee, Bus Maintenance role. Trainees progress through four levels, with on‑the‑job training under experienced mentors to become a General Transit Bus Mechanic C.

The program emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, safety, and documentation, culminating in a full mechanic role. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.