Bus Mechanic

general bus transit garage mechanic

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 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.

• high school diploma or possession of a general equivalency diploma (ged)

twelve (12) months after an employee achieves a particular grade level (i.e. Grades d, c, b, a and aa), he/she shall advance to the next grade level provided he/she has taken and passed the required written and practical test(s), acquired the applicable certifications and has met the other requirements.

• level d
  • two (2) years as a garage mechanic, or related experience
  • the following vocational/technical training can be substituted for two (2) years of full-time work experience at all levels:
    • three (3) years high school mechanical training
    • two (2) years tech school mechanical training; or,
    • two (2) years college mechanical training
• level c
  • three (3) years as a garage mechanic, or related experience
• level b
  • four (4) years as a garage mechanic, or related experience
• level a
  • five (5) years as a garage mechanic, or related experience
• level aa
  • six (6) years as a garage mechanic, or related experience

• technical certification/licenses in automotive service excellence (ase) or military occupational specialty code (mosc) for military experience in related field
• satisfactorily pass all required ase and wmata certification tests following new hire training
• valid class b commercial drivers (cdl) or cdl learner's permit from jurisdiction of residence is required prior to appointment with proper endorsements (for level d new hires only)
  • no more than 4 points and 1 moving violation in the past 24 months
• valid class a commercial drivers (cdl) from jurisdiction of residence is required within 90 calendar days of promotion/appointment with passenger bus, air brake, and tow truck operations endorsement (all levels).
• intra state commercial driver's license with passenger, air brake and tow truck operations endorsements is accepted with a provisional appointment valid until the age of 21
• level d
  • any of the following:
  • one (1) current ase certification in one field (transit bus, automotive, medium/heavy truck or school bus)
  • military occupational skills course (mosc) certifications in a related field
  • associate's degree in automotive technology
  • automotive manufacturer-specific certifications
  • two (2) years of vocational training in transit bus, automotive, medium/heavy truck or school bus maintenance from an accredited school recognized by the accrediting commission of career schools and colleges (accsc)
• level c
  • one (1) current ase certification in one field (transit bus, automotive, medium/heavy truck or school bus)
• level b
  • two (2) current ase certification in one field (transit bus, automotive, medium/heavy truck or school bus)
• level a
  • four (4) current ase certification in one field (transit bus, automotive, medium/heavy truck or school bus)
• level aa
  • current ase certifications of h2, h3, h4, h5, and h6
• level aal
  • current ase certifications of h2, h3, h4, h5, and h6

• n/a

satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

in accordance with the washington metropolitan area transit authority's continuity of operations plan (coop) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

the general transit bus garage mechanic performs skilled vehicle maintenance that includes troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, assembly and/or…