Bus Maintenance Trainee: Path to Mechanic

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Group life insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Free transportation on Metrobus and Rа

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites applicants for the Maintenance Trainee, Bus Maintenance, a two-year program under the WMATA Technical Skills Program (TSP). Trainees progress through four levels, gain classroom and on-the-job training, and work under mentors to prepare for a General Transit Bus Garage Mechanic C role.

Completion includes at least one ASE certification in Transit Bus discipline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with vocational training in electrical, mechanical or electronics.
• 1,000 hours of related work experience in the electrical or mechanical field may substitute for vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Attend formal training classes for basic to advanced urban transit bus maintenance.
• Gain familiarity with maintenance, inspection, repair and testing of WMATA buses and equipment.
• Under supervision, use hand and power tools to diagnose and repair bus systems.
• Work with mentors to complete repairs and service WMATA vehicles.
• Document all maintenance and training activities as required.
• Assist with safety and emergency response tasks as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma with vocational training in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics

1,000 hours related work experience in electrical/mechanical/electronics field

Tools

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Sockets

Gauges

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Rulers

Multimeters

Temperature probes

Portable test units

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites applicants for the Maintenance Trainee, Bus Maintenance, a two-year program under the WMATA Technical Skills Program (TSP). Trainees progress through four levels, gain classroom and on-the-job training, and work under mentors to prepare for a General Transit Bus Garage Mechanic C role.

Completion includes at least one ASE certification in Transit Bus discipline.