Automotive Service Technician; Bus Mechanic L922

Overview

Marketing Statement: Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization serving millions of customers across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia? The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA/Metro) is seeking Automotive Service Technicians/Bus Mechanics. Responsibilities include skilled vehicle maintenance such as troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, assembly and/or installation of diesel/compressed natural gas engines, transmissions, electric/pneumatic/hydraulic components, and chassis/vehicle body repairs for WMATA’s bus and automotive fleet.

Position Notes: This job opening is used to fill current and future vacancies in this classification across various shifts, locations, and days off. Benefits include health, dental, retirement plans, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, career advancement opportunities, free transportation on Metrobus and Metrorail, and a signing bonus up to $7,000.

• Perform skilled vehicle maintenance, including troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, assembly and/or installation of engines, transmissions, and large and small electric/pneumatic/hydraulic components.
• Repair and overhaul chassis and vehicle body components for bus and automotive fleets; participate in operation, maintenance and repair of WMATA vehicles and equipment.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintenance standards; complete required documentation and reports using appropriate forms and tags.
• Respond to emergencies and support WMATA objectives (e.g., fire/life/safety, snow events) as needed.
• Work may involve heavy physical labor; may be required to work various hours, locations, and days as assigned.

• Education
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  High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Experience
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  • Level D:
    Two (2) years as a Garage Mechanic, or related experience.
  • 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.
• Certification/Licensure
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  • Technical Certification/Licenses in Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or MOSC for Military experience in related field.
  • Satisfactorily pass all required ASE and WMATA certification tests following new hire training.
  • Valid Class B CDL or CDL Learner’s Permit (for Level D new hires) with endorsements; subject to driving record limits.
  • Valid Class A CDL within 90 calendar days of promotion/appointment with required endorsements (Passenger bus, Air Brake, tow truck).
  • Intra-State CDL with Passenger, Air Brake and tow truck endorsements accepted with provisional appointment until age 21.
  • Level D:
    Additional qualifications listed (ASE, MOSC, education or training) as applicable to job level.
  • Levels C, B, A, AA:
    Current ASE certifications in relevant fields; other listed qualifications per level.

• 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 WMATA’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), this job is identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents may be required to report to or continue to work during authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, disasters, fire, emergencies or related events.

The General Transit Bus Garage Mechanic performs skilled vehicle maintenance, including troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, assembly and/or installation of automotive/diesel engines, transmissions, and related components for WMATA’s vehicles and equipment.

Job Levels: At each grade level (D, C, B, A, AA), incumbents are expected to demonstrate increased proficiency in knowledge, skills and abilities. “AA Lead”: Leads a group or team to ensure work is completed timely.

• Perform maintenance on WMATA vehicles following established procedures and safety standards.
• Operate, install and…