Bus Service & Maintenance Technician | CDL Eligible

New Jersey Transit Corporation; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Pension plan

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT in New Jersey is seeking a Bus Serviceperson to check and maintain buses for daily service, reporting any damages or repairs to the supervisor.

The role requires you to work any shift per seniority-based scheduling, possess a valid NJ driver’s license with driving experience, and be eligible for CDL with passenger endorsement. NJ TRANSIT offers competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Light professional mechanical experience preferred; diesel experience a plus but not required
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Possess a valid NJ Driver’s License with three (3) years of driving experience
• Must be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement or possess a valid NY/PA CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement***
• Be able to work any shift in keeping with seniority‑based scheduling. Hours vary depending upon the Bus Garage.
• Be able to pass the pre‑employment physical and background checks
• Have a good driving record with less than five (5) points

Responsibilities

• Check bus fluids and maintain required levels
• Change fluids
• Clean inside and around buses
• Shift and drive buses in and around the garage
• Steam engines
• Change tires (utilizing the appropriate equipment)
• Complete forms required in carrying out duties of the position

Skills

Mechanical experience

Driving experience

CDL eligibility

Job description

NJ TRANSIT in New Jersey is seeking a Bus Serviceperson to check and maintain buses for daily service, reporting any damages or repairs to the supervisor.

The role requires you to work any shift per seniority-based scheduling, possess a valid NJ driver’s license with driving experience, and be eligible for CDL with passenger endorsement. NJ TRANSIT offers competitive pay and a full benefits package.