Transit Mechanic

Transit Mechanic

In King County Metro's Vehicle Maintenance Division we work on diesel, hybrid, electric, and trolley buses, trucks, and other heavy motorized equipment. We need skilled mechanics to maintain and repair our fleet of about 1,400 coaches. We are investing in electric buses and need additional staff.

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects in gasoline, electric, hybrid, and diesel powered buses, trolleys, trucks, cars, and other heavy motorized mechanical equipment.
• Operate and maintain electronic diagnostic and related equipment.
• Diagnose, dismantle, repair, and overhaul all types of gasoline and diesel 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 a variety of 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, as appropriately certified.
• Perform field repair work and emergency road repairs; drive wrecker truck to tow disabled coaches.
• Maintain records of completed repairs, time worked, and materials used.
• Enter and extract data in automated vehicle maintenance system.

• Four years of experience in heavy‑duty diesel, automotive equipment, aviation or marine repair and maintenance as a Journey Level mechanic.
• OR 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 vocational or community college diesel automotive mechanics program, or a recognized apprenticeship program.
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills to perform the work of this position.

• 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 industrial safety rules, shop safety rules, and applicable regulations and procedures that apply to a vehicle repair facility.
• Basic computer skills to enter and extract information from automated vehicle maintenance systems.
• Skill in the operation of electronic diagnostic equipment, power and hand tools used in mechanical maintenance and equipment repair.
• Skill in the operation of overhead cranes, hydraulic lifts, hoists, jacks, drill presses, lathes, and related equipment.
• Skill in the operation of wreckers and associated auxiliary equipment and winches.
• Skill in basic mathematics.
• Customer service skills; ability to work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Communication and interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations.

• Heavy‑duty diesel, bus, or truck fleet maintenance experience.
• Experience working with hybrid technology.
• Experience working with all‑electric propulsion systems.
• Experience working in a structured, unionized team environment.

• Must pass drug and alcohol testing for safety‑sensitive positions as required by U.S. DOT.
• Must pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination.
• All candidates must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable five‑year driving record.
• Within 90 days of hire, a candidate must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and the air brake restriction removed. Candidates without a current…