Electro-Mechanic Technician

Metro Transit; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Tool allowance

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

A regional public transit service is looking for Bus and Rail Mechanic Technicians in Minneapolis. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining transit vehicles and equipment. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills and the ability to lift significant weights. The position offers a starting pay of $40.70 per hour, hiring bonuses, and benefits after 30 days. Flexibility in work hours and responsibilities is required, with opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver's Permit within six months.
• 1 year of full-time professional vehicle troubleshooting and repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance on buses and trains.
• Operate Light Rail Vehicle and other maintenance equipment.
• Complete miscellaneous shop work as directed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Electrical systems knowledge

Ability to lift heavy weights

Education

High school diploma/GED and two years of work experience

Associate degree in relevant field

Tools

Diagnostic computer software

Forklift

Job description

Hiring bonus and pay rate increases until you reach the top of the pay range.

4000 Hiring Bonus

• $2000 after 30 days of employment
• $2000 after probation completion (6 months)

The Metropolitan Council’s Metro Transit Division is one of the country’s largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trains, as well as a resource for those who carpool, vanpool, walk, or bike in the Twin Cities.

Metro Transit is currently seeking Bus and Rail Mechanic Technicians who are dedicated, career‑oriented individuals with strong mechanical skills and who want to serve the public. Mechanic Technicians perform diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance on Metro Transit’s buses, trains, cars, trucks, and other equipment. They also remanufacture and rebuild components to manufacturer specifications; fabricate, machine, and design parts as needed and provide welding and painting services. This position is eligible for benefits after 30 days.

Go Greener! Leading the transit industry in the reduction of diesel exhaust emissions by utilizing alternative propulsion and fuel technologies. Metro Transit operates clean diesel, diesel/electric hybrid, and battery electric propulsion systems.

Advanced Vehicle Technology: Today’s modern buses are the most technologically advanced ever, equipped with multiplexing, J1939 CAN communications, and electric powered accessories. These advanced technologies require troubleshooting using computer‑based diagnostic software.

Excellent Facilities: Bus and Rail maintenance facilities offer heated climate control and good lighting. Other facility amenities include vehicle ventilation, vehicle lifts and hoists, and fall protection.

Comprehensive Training Program: Employees are trained on all facets of bus or rail maintenance processes, procedures, and technologies.

• Repair door system and pneumatics system.
• Repair HVAC and communication systems.
• Repair interior and exteriors of vehicles.
• Operate Light Rail Vehicle (LRV), hi‑rail, and re‑rail equipment.
• Operate wheel truing machine, wheel axle press and brake lathe.
• Perform schematic and blueprint reading; electrical/electronic chart recording interpretation.
• Perform computer data entry to communicate the project status through various mediums.
• Attend safety and training meetings; participate in emergency preparedness systems.
• Perform electrification/distribution lock‑out procedure consistent with established safety protocol.
• Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repairs of battery‑electric, electric, and internal combustion propulsion systems.
• Diagnose, inspect, repair, replace and rebuild electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems/components.
• Perform service calls.
• Weld, fabricate, cut metal, wood and other materials.
• Clean work areas, buses and equipment using power sweepers and scrubbers, pressure washers, chemicals, soap, and floor dry.
• Complete miscellaneous shop work (fuels/cleans/sweeps directs traffic, empties trash, fills windshield wash buckets).
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Perform other related duties apparent or assigned to this position.

Education Experience: Any of the following combinations of experience (in diesel, electro, or other mechanic related field such as transportation equipment or transit vehicles, maintenance and repair of light rail vehicles, buses, semi‑trucks, or aircraft within the last ten (10) years) and completed education (degree field of study in diesel, electro, or other mechanic related field such as mechanical transportation equipment or transit related vehicles, maintenance and repair of light rail vehicles, buses, semi‑trucks, or aircraft):

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of work experience.
• Associate degree or two (2) year college or vocational school program.

License Requirements for Bus Mechanic Technician:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s Permit and License (with combination vehicle, general knowledge, and air brake) within the six‑month probation or evaluation period. Employees must successfully obtain the written permit within thirty (30) working days of hire at their own cost. Metro Transit will provide the training, testing, and licensing after passing the road test. Two attempts are allowed. *For Minnesota residents only.
• Forklift certification obtained during training following hire.

License Requirements for Light Rail Mechanic Technician:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s Permit and License (with combination vehicle, general knowledge, and air brake) within the six‑month probation or evaluation period, with written permit needed within thirty (30) working days of hire. Metro Transit will provide the training, testing, and licensing after passing the road test. Two attempts are allowed. *For Minnesota residents only.
• Ability to obtain an EPA 608 HVAC license within six (6) months of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 year of full‑time professional vehicle troubleshooting and repair experience within the last 10 years.
• Experience driving buses, heavy‑duty trucks, and other heavy‑duty equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fleet vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motors, circuits, drives and controls as well as programmable logic controllers, digital and analog controls and relay logic.
• Basic knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, principles of analog and digital electronics, electronic control circuitry and associated mechanical, HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, testing and inspection methods/tools, and basic welding skills.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, drive and chassis system issues.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and meet ongoing DOT physical requirements.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds and one hundred (100) pounds with assistance.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in electrical/electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment and determine repair and perform electronic fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Ability to use electronic tools/computers to diagnose or troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Ability to effectively follow troubleshooting guides in all forms (hard copy, computer software, website).
• Basic welding and oxygen/acetylene cutting torch skills.

Computer Skills: Ability to use diagnostic computer software and website programs related to diagnosing or troubleshooting electrical problems.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete work orders and written correspondence.

Human Relation Skills:

• Promotes an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values diversity among all employees.
• Requires tact, courtesy and cooperation in dealings with others.
• Ability to follow direction and follow Metropolitan Council policies.

What you can expect from us:

• Opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• Encouragement to develop skills through on‑site training opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Competitive salary and excellent medical, dental and retirement benefits.

Pay and Shifts: All new hires start at $40.70 per hour. Overnight shifts are eligible for differential pay. This position requires flexibility to work days, nights, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Hire: $40.70
After year one: $42.96 (based on ATU salary rates starting 8/1/2025)
After year two: $45.22 (subject to contract change, based on ATU salary rates starting 8/1/2025)
$1,500 initial tool allowance given upon completion of probation, with $650 annually for ongoing equipment/tool needs.
Shift differential of five percent (5%) for hours worked in a shift ending between 8:00 PM and 11:59 PM, and seven percent (7%) for hours worked in a shift ending between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM and/or scheduled to start between 10:00 PM and 3:00 AM.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a maintenance garage setting. The position may require working in wet or hot, humid, non‑weather conditions and in high precarious places up to two thirds of the time. It may also require, up to one third of the time, working in outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and work with explosives.

Recruitment Process Steps:

• Review of minimum qualifications.
• Need to pass a work record evaluation (internal ATU employees only).
• Evaluation of education and experience.
• Structured panel interview.

Once you have successfully completed these steps, additional background checks and physical tests may be required depending on your employment status with the Metropolitan Council.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employer. It is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, LGBTQ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

For request for accommodations during the selection process, please email HR‑[e-mail].