Transit Class C Mechanic

Madison, City of (WI); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Metro Transit Mechanic to join their team in Madison. This role offers extensive training on diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles, ensuring you gain the skills necessary for success. You'll engage in preventive maintenance and repair work, all while working under the guidance of experienced supervisors. With a competitive starting salary and opportunities for advancement based on your experience, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the mechanical field. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique skills and experiences, and be part of a team that serves the community.

Benefits

Paid Training

Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Six months of technical experience or education in auto/diesel mechanics.
• Must pass CDL test and maintain endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on buses and vehicles.
• Repair and maintain air conditioning and heating systems.
• Execute road calls and support vehicle repairs.

Skills

Mechanics

Preventive Maintenance

Diesel Engine Repair

Electrical Systems

Air Conditioning Systems

Education

Technical Experience in Auto/Diesel Mechanics

Trade School in Automotive Maintenance

Tools

Hand Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

We invite you to start your career as a Metro Transit Mechanic.

Mechanical aptitude is required, but extensive training to work on transit vehicles is provided. We also train you to get your CDL permit and license.

This role involves servicing and performing routine, repetitive, and minor preventive maintenance and repair work on diesel, hybrid, and electric motor coaches. Employees initially work under close supervision of a maintenance supervisor in a training capacity for up to six months while increasing their mechanical skills and familiarity with Metro Transit equipment and procedures.

Upon hire, employees are paid a minimum of $59,491.12 annually (in CG41, Range 06, Step 4*).

Candidates with sufficient verifiable full-time employment or trade school experience in automotive or heavy vehicle maintenance may start at a higher pay rate, determined at hire.

• 18 months of education or experience starting pay: $66,100.84 annually (in CG 41, Range 06, Step 5)

Overtime hours may be available for pay or compensatory time. All training is paid.

All Metro Transit mechanics are hired at the C level but can advance to higher levels B ($69,495.14 annually at step 5) and A ($72,273.76 annually at step 5) over time as vacancies occur.

SCHEDULE/HOURS:

Initial training includes:

• Approximately 4-5 weeks of CDL training, Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

After obtaining your CDL license, mechanic training schedule will be:

• Two weeks of service lane training: Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM.
• One week of dispatcher training: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM.

The remainder of training will be on various shifts until completed, including weekends. The training period lasts at least six months. After training, new mechanics will select shifts based on seniority and must be available for any shift, with newer employees selecting last.

We encourage diverse applicants, including Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities. Your unique experiences and skills are valued, even if they don't match every requirement exactly. We promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We invite you to apply and share how your background can serve our community.

How to apply:

Apply online at www.cityofmadison.com/jobs.

Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Job responsibilities include:

• Bus preventive maintenance
• Service vehicles (cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.)
• Fare box preventive maintenance
• Air-conditioning preventive maintenance
• Rebuild sub-assembly
• Repair heating, air-conditioning, brakes, engine cooling systems
• Maintain compressed air systems
• Paint and body repair
• Engine, transmission, electrical, exhaust, fare box, fuel system, radio, suspension repairs
• Change tires, lift/ramp repair, wheels and hubs maintenance
• Building cleaning and repair, support vehicle repair, execute road calls

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Six months of technical experience in auto, diesel, construction, agriculture, or related heavy equipment fields, or six months of education in auto or diesel mechanics can substitute for experience.

Candidates must pass the Class B CDL, passenger, and air brake endorsements during training, with a valid Wisconsin Driver's License required to take the CDL test. Endorsements and licenses must be maintained.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally, carry weights, climb ladders, sustain arm and body positions, manipulate tools, and perform other physical tasks. The position complies with federal standards for individuals with disabilities, requiring passing a physical exam.

*The listed starting salary reflects step 4 per union agreement and minimum qualifications.