Bus Maintenance Trainee: Path to ASE-Certified Mechanic

WMATA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Group life insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Free transportation

Job summary

WMATA invites applications for the Maintenance Trainee, Bus Maintenance, an apprentice role through the WMATA Technical Skills Program (TSP). The two-year development combines classroom work with on‑the‑job training to prepare you for a Mechanic, grade C assignment under supervision.

You will learn to inspect and repair transit buses, use hand and test tools, and complete training documentation. A valid CDL and a safe driving record support progression; ASE certification in Transit Bus is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with two years of vocational training in electrical, mechanical or electronics.
• Possession of CDL with appropriate endorsements (or pursuit of WMATA CDL training).
• Must provide safe driving record with no more than four points in 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Attend formal training classes in basic to advanced urban transit bus maintenance.
• Develop skills in inspection, repair, removal, installation, troubleshooting and calibration.
• Work under supervision of BMNT mentors and Bus Maintenance Supervisors.
• Complete training documentation and reports for operations and training.
• Support safety practices and respond to emergencies per agency policies.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma with Vocational Training

CDL with endorsements (or training anticipated)

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Test equipment

Job description

WMATA invites applications for the Maintenance Trainee, Bus Maintenance, an apprentice role through the WMATA Technical Skills Program (TSP). The two-year development combines classroom work with on‑the‑job training to prepare you for a Mechanic, grade C assignment under supervision.

You will learn to inspect and repair transit buses, use hand and test tools, and complete training documentation. A valid CDL and a safe driving record support progression; ASE certification in Transit Bus is