Maintenance Trainee, Bus Maintenance C

WMATA; Hyattsville, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free transportation

Job summary

WMATA invites applications for a Maintenance Trainee in Bus Maintenance. The two-year WMATA Technical Skills Program (TSP) includes classroom and on-the-job training to graduate as a Mechanic, grade C, under supervision of experienced staff and mentor mechanics.

Incumbents must obtain at least one ASE Certification in Transit Bus before program completion, and work is performed under supervision across BMNT disciplines with gradual independence as skills develop.

Qualifications

• Attend formal training classes and pass exams with 75%+.
• Acquire Automotive Service Excellence certification in Transit Bus prior to completion.
• Two-year training program with supervised OJT and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Attend formal training classes covering basic to advanced bus maintenance.
• Gains familiarity with inspection, repair, testing and calibration of WMATA buses.
• Use hand and power tools to diagnose and repair bus malfunctions under supervision.
• Work with mentors to perform repairs and service on WMATA vehicles and equipment.
• Complete all required documentation and training reports.
• Assist in emergencies by securing WMATA equipment per safety practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Calibration

Education

ASE Certification in Transit Bus

Job description

Marketing Statement

Does servicing and troubleshooting state-of-the‑art equipment on our Bus fleet motivate you? The Maintenance Trainee, BMNT participates in the WMATA Technical Skills Program (TSP) consisting of developmental training for a period of two (2) years in Bus Fleet Maintenance (BMNT). The trainee must satisfactorily progress thru each of four (4) training Levels consisting of both classroom and on the job training/experience as contemplated in the TSP. Upon graduation the trainee will be placed into a job assignment as a Mechanic, grade C within the BMNT, performing the associated responsibilities under the close supervision of both management staff, as well as TSP "Mentor" mechanics assigned to provide on the job training (OJT) in the BMNT disciplines throughout the training period. WMATA offers a rich benefit package to include health, dental, group life insurance, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, retirement plan as well as tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and free transportation on Metrobus and Rail.

This job opening is being used to fill current and future vacant positions in this classification at various shifts, locations, and assigned days off.

ORDER OF PREFERENCE: The selection for Maintenance and Construction district (change to applicable district) is made on the basis of fitness and ability with preference given to: Maintenance and Construction District, System‑Wide (L689), Authority‑Wide and external candidates, respectively.

The Maintenance Trainee, Bus Maintenance is an apprentice role, leading to graduation from the WMATA Technical Skills Program (TSP) and the assignment to a General Transit Bus Garage Mechanic C. The incumbent is responsible for satisfactorily completing all formal (i.e., classroom) and On-the‑Job Training (OJT) assigned over the two (2) year‑long TSP program. The Incumbent must acquire at least one Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE) in the discipline of Transit Bus prior to completion of the TSP program. During OJT assignments, the incumbent works under close supervision of a Bus Maintenance Supervisor and under the tutelage of a Transit Bus Garage Mechanic mentor.

Principal Job Duties

• Attends formal training classes related to basic, intermediate and advanced urban transit bus maintenance. Passes all written and practical examinations with a score of 75% or higher.
• Gains familiarity with and develops skills in the maintenance, inspection, repair, removal, installation, troubleshooting, testing and calibration of WMATA buses and equipment.
• Under the direct oversight of assigned advanced level mechanics, uses hand tools, power tools and test equipment to inspect, diagnose and repair WMATA buses and equipment malfunctions in accordance with safety and maintenance procedures and practices.
• Works in conjunction with assigned OJT mentors to affect repairs and service of WMATA vehicles and equipment.
• Completes all documentation and reports associated with the operation and maintenance of WMATA buses and any required training documentation.
• Assists supervisors and mechanical staff in emergencies by securing or safeguarding WMATA equipment, in the event of fire/life/safety incidents, snow emergencies, etc., according to established safety practices and maintenance guidelines

Other Duties

• N/A
• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.