Automotive Service Technician; Bus Mechanic L689

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 (Metro) is seeking individuals for the role of Automotive Service Technicians/Bus Mechanic. We are seeking individuals to perform skilled vehicle maintenance that includes troubleshooting, disassembly, repair, assembly and/or installation of diesel/compressed natural gas engines, transmissions, large and small electric/pneumatic/hydraulic components, chassis and vehicle body repairs for bus and automotive fleet, in the operation maintenance and repair of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)’s vehicles and equipment.

WMATA offers a comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, include health, dental, retirement plans, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, career advancement opportunities, free transportation on Metrobus and Metrorail and eligible for a signing bonus up to $7000.

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
  • 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…