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Mechanic Hiring

Your mechanical skills are wanted at Metro Transit!

We are hiring Bus and Light Rail mechanics to service and maintain our buses, light rail trains, and vehicles. As a Metro Transit mechanic, your work is an important part of our team that provides a safe and exceptional ridership experience. 

Go Greener! Expand your mechanic career with Metro Transit. Metro Transit is a growing organization with the addition of the METRO Green Line Extension and METRO Blue Line Extension, connecting communities to where they need to go. 

Mechanics start at $27.28/hour with yearly pay increases. 

  • Full-time work
  • Eligible for benefits
  • New hires typically start on 3rd shift. Overnight shifts are eligible for differential pay. 
  • Uniform and tools allowances
  • Public Pension plan and great benefits (see below)
  • Qualifications include (refer to job posting for detailed information): 
    • Bus Mechanic Technician:
      • Associate Degree or two (2) year college or vocational school program in Diesel Mechanics or related field
        -OR-
        High school diploma/GED and two (2) years or more of professional vehicle troubleshooting and repair experience as a mechanic
      • Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A and acceptable driver’s record
        -OR-
        valid driver’s license and Commercial License Permit Class A​
    • Light Rail Mechanic:
      • Associate's degree or two-year technical certification/degree in Electro-Mechanical transportation equipment, transit related vehicles, maintenance and repair of light rail vehicles, buses, semi-trucks, aircraft and/or fleet maintenance vehicles
        -OR-
        High School Diploma/GED AND at least two (2) years of experience in Electro-Mechanical transportation equipment, transit related vehicles, maintenance and repair of light rail vehicles, buses, semi-trucks, aircraft or fleet maintenance vehicles
      • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s record 
      • Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s Permit and License within the six-month probation period of hire

Join our team and APPLY NOW 

Benefits: 

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • State pension
  • Job security
  • On-the-job training

Learn more about our benefits package