Transit Class C Technician

Start Your Career as a Metro Transit Technician!

Whether you are mechanically inclined and ready to learn or come with more experience, this may be the career for you. Join Metro Transit and get paid while you train to become a Transit Technician. Mechanical experience but none with buses or transit vehicles yet? No problem — we'll teach you what you need to know. Come with your Commercial Learners Permit (CLP), and we'll help you earn your Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

What You'll Do

You'll work hands-on with diesel, hybrid, and electric buses, performing routine maintenance and minor repairs. During your first six months, you'll train under an experienced maintenance technician to build your skills and learn our equipment and procedures.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting pay: $63,113.96 per year
• If you already have 18+ months of related work or trade school experience, your starting pay may increase to $70,126.42 per year
• Paid training: we cover the cost while you learn
• A full range of outstanding benefits including group health with a no monthly premium option

Room to Grow

Everyone starts as a C-Level Technician, but as you gain experience, you can move up to:

• B-Level Technician: $73,727.16 per year (at step
  5)
• A-Level Technician: $76,675.30 per year (at step
  5)

At Metro Transit, we invest in your growth and your future. If you're ready to turn your mechanical skills into a long-term career, apply today and start your journey with us!

SCHEDULE/

HOURS:

Initial training:
• Approximately three weeks of CDL training - Monday Through Friday, 6:00 AM
-2:00 PM. After receiving your CDL license, mechanic training will begin and the schedule will be as follows:
• Two (2) weeks of service lane training:
Monday through Friday, on second shift (4:00 PM - 12:30 AM)
• One (1) week of dispatcher training:
Sunday through Thursday, on third shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM) The remainder of training will be on first shift, second shift, third shift or a combination of any/all until training is completed. Trainee shifts will mirror assigned trainer shifts, and this could include weekends. Training period will be at least six (6) months. After training, new technicians will pick their scheduled shift based on seniority.

Employees in this classification will need to be available for any shift (first, second, third and weekend) and newest employees will be the last to pick.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

How to apply:

Apply online at  Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Preventive maintenance of all bus systems
• Repair buses
• Service and repair vehicles (cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.)
• Radio repair/installation
• Change tires; wheel and hub maintenance
• Building cleaning and repair
• Execute road calls

Other duties as assigned

• Six (6) months of technical experience in auto, diesel, construction, agriculture, or other related heavy equipment technical field; and
• Two (2) years of driving experience
-OR-
• Six (6) months of education in auto or diesel mechanics or other related mechanical education can be substituted for the experience; and
• Two (2) years of driving experience

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities. To view the complete knowledge, skills, and abilities, please see the class specification online.

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid non-probationary Wisconsin Driver's License or two years of driving experience. Please make sure…