Transit Mechanic

About the Role

Transit buses are sophisticated vehicles with diesel, hybrid, and electric powertrains. Mechanical technicians diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles, from coaches to trucks to delivery vehicles. This role supports King County Metro’s goal of maintaining an evolving, electric fleet.

• 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 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 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 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, and drive a wrecker truck to tow disabled coaches.
• Maintain records of completed repairs, time worked, and materials used.
• Enter and extract data in the automated vehicle maintenance system.

• Four years of experience as a Journey‑Level mechanic in heavy‑duty diesel or automotive equipment, aviation or marine repair and maintenance.
• 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 an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the work of the position.

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

• Must pass drug and alcohol testing provision for safety‑sensitive positions as required by U.S. Department of Transportation.
• 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, candidates must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and the air‑brake restriction removed. Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) may be issued prior to offer; training in the field will be provided to obtain a Class A CDL.

Employees work a 40‑hour per week schedule with two consecutive days off, not necessarily Saturday and Sunday. Schedules are based on a seniority system and bid twice yearly.

Shift differential: 5% for second shift, 7.5% for third shift.

• First shift: $44.37 – $49.91
• Second shift: $46.59 – $52.41
• Third shift: $47.70 – $53.65

Position represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.

Military veterans and spouses encouraged to apply.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not ...

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