Mechanic Technician

Hiring bonus and pay rate increases until you reach the top of the pay range.

$4000 Hiring Bonus

• $2000 after 30 days of employment
• $2000 after probation completion (6 months)

The Metropolitan Council’s Metro Transit Division is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trains, as well as a resource for those who carpool, vanpool, walk, or bike in the Twin Cities.

Metro Transit is currently seeking Bus and Rail Mechanic Technicians who are dedicated, career-oriented individuals with strong mechanical skills and who want to serve the public. Mechanic Technicians perform diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance on Metro Transit’s buses, train cars, trucks, and equipment. They also remanufacture and rebuild components to manufacturers’ specifications, fabricate/machine/design parts as needed, and provide welding and painting services.

• Repair door system and pneumatics system.
• Repair HVAC and communication systems.
• Repair interior and exterior of vehicles.
• Operate Light Rail Vehicle (LRV), hi-rail, and re-rail equipment.
• Operate wheel truing machine, wheel axle press, and brake lathe.
• Perform schematic and blueprint reading; electrical/electronic chart recording interpretation.
• Perform computer data entry to communicate project status through various mediums.
• Attend safety and training meetings; participate in emergency preparedness systems.
• Perform electrification/distribution lockout procedures consistent with established safety protocol.
• Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs of battery-electric, electric, and internal combustion propulsion systems.
• Diagnose, inspect, repair, replace, and rebuild electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems/components.
• Perform service calls.
• Weld, fabricate, cut metal, wood, and other materials.
• Clean work areas, buses and equipment using power sweepers and scrubbers, pressure washers, chemicals, soap, and floor dry.
• Complete miscellaneous shop work (fuels/cleans/sweeps directs traffic, empties trash, fills windshield wash buckets).
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Perform other related duties apparent or assigned to this position.

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of work experience.
• Associate degree or two (2) year college or vocational school program.

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s Permit and License (with combination vehicle, general knowledge, and air brake) within the six‑month probation or evaluation period. Employees must obtain the written permit within thirty (30) working days of hire at their own cost. Metro Transit will provide training, testing, and licensing upon successful passage of the road test. Two attempts are allowed.
• Forklift certification obtained during training following hire.
• EPA 608 HVAC license within six (6) months of hire (for Light Rail Mechanic).

• 1 year of full‑time professional vehicle troubleshooting and repair experience within the last 10 years.
• Experience driving buses, heavy‑duty trucks, and other heavy‑duty equipment.

• Knowledge of fleet vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motors, circuits, drives, and controls as well as PLCs, digital and analog controls, and relay logic.
• Basic knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems and principles of analog and digital electronics.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, drive, and chassis systems issues.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and meet ongoing DOT physical requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and 100 lbs with assistance.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Basic welding and oxygen/acetylene cutting torch skills.
• Computer skills for diagnostic software and troubleshooting.

• Ability to use diagnostic computer software and website programs related to diagnosing electrical problems.

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and…