Transit Mechanic; J2 : ATU L587-Transit

Overview

$3,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!

Apply now to be included in our two-day hiring event on Wednesday, January 28 and 29, 2026. Refer to the Supplemental Information section near the bottom of this advertisement for additional application, testing, interviewing, and hiring details.

Open House information: to reserve your spot Saturday, January 10, at 11:00 am, email jamcgee. Enter "Open House" in the subject to avoid being missed.

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In King County Metro's Vehicle Maintenance Division, technicians work with technology to move toward a fully electric fleet. Metro is a collaborative team advancing technology and safety in the transit industry. We led the way in battery-electric bus testing as well as safety innovations.

Transit buses are highly sophisticated vehicles requiring strong technical skills to diagnose and repair. We operate near 1,400 coaches in various powertrains and have about 300 mechanics. We are investing further in all-electric coach numbers and seek skilled mechanics again.

Safety Sensitive Position:
Applicants for safety sensitive positions are subject to drug testing in compliance with Federal DOT protocols.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility for all King County employees. As the Transit Mechanic, you will apply equity and social justice principles to all aspects of the work. You will:

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects in gasoline, electric, hybrid and diesel-powered buses, trolleys, trucks, cars, and other heavy motorized equipment.
• Operate and maintain electronic diagnostic and related equipment.
• Diagnose, dismantle, repair, and overhaul all types of internal combustion engines, automatic transmissions, differentials, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Install, maintain and repair electrical and mechanical units and accessories of electrically powered trolley coaches using electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Perform wheel alignments, adjust/replace brakes and repair pumps, starters, injectors, lights, steering gears, generators, and air conditioning systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair auxiliary systems, equipment, and electronics, including fare collection, communication, surveillance, and related components.
• Operate overhead cranes, hydraulic lifts, hoists, jacks, drill presses, and brake turning lathes (where certified).
• Perform field repair work and emergency road repairs, drive wrecker truck to tow in disabled coaches.
• Maintain records of completed repairs, time worked, and materials used.
• Enter and extract data in automated vehicle maintenance system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires Journey Level knowledge and skills in automotive and diesel repair. Regular attendance and performance of duties are required. To qualify, you must meet one of the following:

• Four years of experience in heavy-duty diesel, automotive equipment, aviation or marine repair and maintenance, as a Journey Level mechanic.
• Two years of experience in heavy-duty diesel or automotive equipment repair and maintenance as a Journey Level mechanic and completion of a two-year diesel automotive mechanics program or recognized apprenticeship.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills to perform the work.

In addition, successful candidates will have:

• Knowledge of mechanical principles of gasoline, diesel, and all-electric powered engines; fluid, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; power train, suspension, and chassis components and assemblies; electrical, ignition, braking, heating, and air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of installation, maintenance and repair of auxiliary systems, equipment and electronics including fare collection, communication, surveillance, and related components.
• Knowledge of current diagnostic techniques and equipment used in fleet repair operations.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures in a vehicle repair facility.
• Basic computer skills to enter and extract information from automated vehicle maintenance systems and related software.
• Skill in using electronic diagnostic…