Bus Service Technician | CDL Ready & $6k Signing Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $6,000 for CDL holders

Signing bonus $3,000 for all new hires

Full benefits package

Pension plan

457 savings plan

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

CDL assistance for NJ drivers

$22.29 hourly

Terms and conditions apply

Job summary

New Jersey Transit Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Bus Serviceperson to maintain and check NJ TRANSIT buses for daily service. You will report deficiencies to the supervisor and assist in keeping fleet readiness for safe, reliable operations.

The role requires at least 21 years old, a valid NJ driver's license with three years of driving experience or CDL eligibility with passenger endorsement, and the ability to pass pre-employment physical and background checks.

Qualifications

• Light professional mechanical experience preferred; diesel experience a plus but not required.
• Must 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

Valid driver's license

CDL eligibility with passenger endors.

Pre-employment physical & background

Age 21+

Job description

New Jersey Transit Corporation in New Jersey is seeking a Bus Serviceperson to maintain and check NJ TRANSIT buses for daily service. You will report deficiencies to the supervisor and assist in keeping fleet readiness for safe, reliable operations.

The role requires at least 21 years old, a valid NJ driver's license with three years of driving experience or CDL eligibility with passenger endorsement, and the ability to pass pre-employment physical and background checks.