Bus & Truck Technician - CDL Training + Union Benefits

Capital District Transportation Authority-CDTA; West Albany (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL Training

Life insurance

PTO

Pension

Deferred compensation plan

Free transportation on CDTA buses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Capital District Transportation Authority-CDTA seeks a mechanic with 2–3 years of experience or a 2-year technical degree in mechanics. The role requires a High School Diploma/GED, a clean driving record, and a Class D license in good standing.

Willing to obtain a CDL-B permit and work 2nd/3rd shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential. CDTA offers tuition-free CDL training, life insurance, PTO, a pension plan, and access to NYS Deferred Compensation.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years mechanic experience or a 2-year technical degree in mechanics.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with electronic control engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical/diagnostics, and HVAC preferred.
• Must pass mechanical aptitude test.

Skills

Bus/Truck mechanic experience

Shift flexibility

Clean driving record

Class D license baseline

Education

Two-year technical degree in mechanics

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Own set of tools

Job description

Capital District Transportation Authority-CDTA seeks a mechanic with 2–3 years of experience or a 2-year technical degree in mechanics. The role requires a High School Diploma/GED, a clean driving record, and a Class D license in good standing.

Willing to obtain a CDL-B permit and work 2nd/3rd shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential. CDTA offers tuition-free CDL training, life insurance, PTO, a pension plan, and access to NYS Deferred Compensation.