Transit Class C Technician

City of Santa Fe Springs

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Bus Pass

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Training

Job summary

City of Madison’s Metro Transit is seeking a Transit Technician trainee to support the preventive maintenance and repair of diesel, hybrid, and electric buses. You will train on the job under an experienced technician to learn equipment and procedures while preparing for CDL attainment.

Starting salary is $63,113.96 per year with potential increases to $70,126.42 or higher for experienced candidates. The role includes paid training and a full benefits package, with a clear path to higher

Qualifications

Six (6) months of technical experience in auto, diesel, construction, agriculture, or other related heavy equipment technical field.
Two (2) years of driving experience
OR Six (6) months of education in auto or diesel mechanics or other related mechanical education can be substituted for the experience; and Two (2) years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

Preventive maintenance of all bus systems
Repair buses
Service and repair vehicles (cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.)
Radio repair/installation
Change tires; wheel and hub maintenance
Building cleaning and repair
Execute road calls
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Technical experience

Driving experience

Education

Auto/diesel mechanics education

Job description

General Description

Start Your Career as a Metro Transit Technician!

Whether you are mechanically inclined and ready to learn or come with more experience, this may be the career for you. Join Metro Transit and get paid while you train to become a Transit Technician. Mechanical experience but none with buses or transit vehicles yet? No problem — we’ll teach you what you need to know. Come with your Commercial Learners Permit (CLP), and we'll help you earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

What You’ll Do

You’ll work hands-on with diesel, hybrid, and electric buses, performing routine maintenance and minor repairs. During your first six months, you’ll train under an experienced maintenance technician to build your skills and learn our equipment and procedures.

Pay & Benefits

Starting pay: $63,113.96 per year
If you already have 18+ months of related work or trade school experience, your starting pay may increase to $70,126.42 per year
Paid training — we cover the cost while you learn
A full range of outstanding benefits including group health with a no monthly premium option

Room to Grow

Everyone starts as a C-Level Technician, but as you gain experience, you can move up to:

B-Level Technician: $73,727.16 per year (at step 5)
A-Level Technician: $76,675.30 per year (at step 5)

At Metro Transit, we invest in your growth and your future.

Schedule/Hours

Initial training:

Approximately three weeks of CDL training - Monday Through Friday, 6:00 AM -2:00 PM.

After receiving your CDL license, mechanic training will begin and the schedule will be as follows:

Two (2) weeks of service lane training: Monday through Friday, on second shift (4:00 PM - 12:30 AM)
One (1) week of dispatcher training: Sunday through Thursday, on third shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

The remainder of training will be on first shift, second shift, third shift or a combination of any/all until training is completed. Trainee shifts will mirror assigned trainer shifts, and this could include weekends. Training period will be at least six (6) months.

After training, new technicians will pick their scheduled shift based on seniority. Employees in this classification will need to be available for any shift (first, second, third and weekend) and newest employees will be the last to pick.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

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

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Preventive maintenance of all bus systems
Repair buses
Service and repair vehicles (cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.)
Radio repair/installation
Change tires; wheel and hub maintenance
Building cleaning and repair
Execute road calls

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) months of technical experience in auto, diesel, construction, agriculture, or other related heavy equipment technical field; and
Two (2) years of driving experience
OR-
Six (6) months of education in auto or diesel mechanics or other related mechanical education can be substituted for the experience; and
Two (2) years of driving experience

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.

To view the complete knowledge, skills, and abilities, please see the class specification online.

Special Requirements

Licensing Requirements

Valid non-probationary Wisconsin Driver's License or two years of driving experience. Please make sure to provide your driver's license number.
Candidates must have their Commercial Learner's Permit, Class B, P endorsement, no "L" restriction (airbrake test) by their start date
Metro will train you to earn your full Commercial Driver's License (CDL) during the training period. To continue employment, you must pass the CDL road test as part of training.

Click here to see CDL permit information, study resources, and which tests to take.

License and endorsements must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Physical Requirements

Employees in this position must have the ability to:

Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with equipment (starter, 8d battery) from the floor to waist and 35 pounds from the floor to overhead (3/4 inch and 1/2 inch impact wrench.)
Occasionally carry up to 75 pounds a distance of up to 5 feet (rear axle) and up to 30 pounds a distance of 40 feet (various components, the length of a vehicle to the bench area in the rear),
Push a cart loaded with up to 100 pounds regularly (battery cart.)
Frequently climb ladder
Sustain both arms overhead for several minutes weighted with up to 20 pounds (various components or tools.)
Frequently sustain a squatting or kneeling position for up to 10 minutes
Frequently sustain a stooped position for up to 5 minutes.
Safely grasp a variety of hand and power tools and sustain the grasp for several minutes.
Manipulate small parts with reasonable dexterity (nuts, bolts, screws.)

Metro Transit has adopted the physical qualification standards provided in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations of the Federal Highway Administration. These standards permit the hiring of qualified individuals with disabilities, as required by the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, Sec. 111.34(2)(c), Wisconsin Statutes. The successful candidate must be able to pass the Metro physical with either a one-time 2-year certification or re-certifications for a 2-year period.

Listed beginning salary reflects step 4 based on salary guidelines and minimum qualifications required.
Payroll title for this position is Transit Class C Mechanic.

The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.

Compensation

The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current salary schedules for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.

Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our website for more information.

Leave

Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.

After 1 year 10 work days of vacation
After 7 years 15 days
After 11 years 20 days
After 19 years 25 days
After 27 years 27 days

Employees earn 5 personal days in addition to vacation.

Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 1 paid leave day (the Friday after Thanksgiving).

Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.

Retirement

The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

Insurance

The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including: