JOURNEYMAN BUS TECHNICIAN

Itsmarta; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The MARTA bus maintenance position at 2424 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 is open for skilled technicians to inspect and repair mechanical, electrical, brake, transmission, and pneumatic systems on MARTA buses. A high school diploma or equivalent and related training or experience are required.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, on-site road service, documenting repairs, and mentoring others. Strong diagnostic tool knowledge and safety adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a two-year diesel/automotive program or closely related maintenance training required.
• One year of work experience in automotive or heavy-duty vehicle maintenance; or three+ years in lieu of formal training.

Responsibilities

• Removes defective bus components and installs new or overhauled parts.
• Performs visual and auditory inspections using tools to diagnose mechanical, electrical, brake, transmission, and pneumatic systems.
• Performs road service on-site to repair buses.
• Records all repair information on inspection forms.
• Assists in guiding other employees on methods and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Diagnostic testing

Road service

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year diesel/automotive program

Transit Bus Maintenance 2-Year Apprenticeship

DoD Maintenance Program

Tools

Laptop

Scan tool

Multimeter

Pressure gauges

Steam cleaning equipment

Job description

POSITION POSTED UNTIL A VIABLE POOL OF CANDIDATES HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED

THIS POSTING IS TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO FILL ANY FUTURE VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of a two-year diesel or automotive program, Transit Bus Maintenance 2-Year Apprenticeship Program, Department of Defense Maintenance Program, or closely related Maintenance Training Program, and one-year work experience in automotive, heavy duty vehicle maintenance and repair, or closely related field is required. In lieu of completion of formal training, three or more years of work experience in automotive or heavy-duty truck maintenance service and repair or similar may be substituted.

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

SUMMARY : Completes inspection of and makes repairs to the mechanical, electrical, brake, transmission and pneumatic systems of the MARTA buses. Performs preventive maintenance on the MARTA buses by routinely maintaining and upgrading bus parts as they deteriorate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITES

Removes defective bus components such as power steering boxes, air conditioning compressors, batteries, transmissions, and differentials; installs new or overhauled parts to the vehicles.

Completes visual and auditory inspections using a variety of equipment such as laptop, scan tool, multimeter, pressure gauges, and other testing equipment to perform trouble shooting and diagnosis to mechanical, fuel lubrication, electrical, brake, transmission and pneumatic systems of the MARTA buses.

Performs road service when bus has mechanical failure, operating road service truck and performing repairs to the vehicle on sight.

Assists and instructs other employees on work methods and procedures in various types of diagnosis and repairs.

Assists in retrieving vehicles from accident scenes and adverse weather conditions.

Records all information of appropriate repair on inspection forms.

Uses steam cleaning equipment to clean engines, transmissions and other components as needed in performing repairs to buses.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements (Internal/External Candidates)

Record evaluation will be conducted based on the twelve months preceding the initial date of the posting. Candidates must remain in good standing once selected through the job screening and offer process. Failure to remain in good standing based on the criteria listed above will disqualify any candidate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Must remain in Bus Maintenance for a minimum of one year after completion of training program.
• Must have stable work history and satisfactory reference checks.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

MARTA is a Drug Free Workplace. Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment. Failure to adhere to MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program will result in termination. Every MARTA employee is responsible for reading and observing the requirements of the Drug & Alcohol policy. This position has been identified as SAFETY SENSITIVE.

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Classification: Represented

Number of Openings: 5

Hourly Rate: $26.95

Job Info

• Job Identification 1283
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2424 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324, US