Heavy-Duty Maintenance Technician; Mechanic

Monday-Friday | 4 Day Workweek | 10‑hour shifts

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

Do you have an employment background that includes skills in the maintenance and repair of CNG, gasoline, and diesel engines? Are you organized, possess a strong work ethic, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people? This position requires flexibility, the aptitude to follow direction and the capability to perform a variety of physical, work‑related tasks. Successful completion of CDL Class A with Passenger Endorsement training and testing will be required.

CATA provides training and testing at no cost to the selected candidate.

• Inspects, repairs, and maintains transit coaches, automobiles and equipment;
• Performs preventive maintenance and lubrication services per the manufacturer’s specs;
• Inspects vehicles for physical damages and mechanical shortcomings;
• Performs tune‑ups on CNG and gasoline engines;
• Diagnoses and repairs brake systems, engine, transmission, rear differential, electrical and air system failures;
• Cummins Insite diagnostic experience desired;
• Relines brakes;
• Repairs or replaces alternators and air conditioning components;
• Repairs and operates special tools and equipment used in the maintenance of transit coaches and support vehicles;
• Prepares work orders and other maintenance related documents;
• Performs body work such as patching, sanding, painting and buffing;
• Conducts road tests and goes on road calls to repair and/or retrieve disabled vehicles;
• Performs Pennsylvania State vehicle inspections per vehicle code;
• Performs related tasks as required.

CATA offers paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.), health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(a), 457, Roth IRA, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, short‑term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free gym membership, free transit pass, and annual shoe and tool allowance. Uniforms are provided and cleaned by CATA. CATA employees may qualify to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Year One: $31.65 per hour, Year Two: $33.52 per hour, After Year Two: $37.24 per hour

Selected candidate will be subject to MVR check, drug and alcohol testing, criminal background check, and functional requirement evaluation. Interested candidates can apply by going to the Careers at CATA website:

CATA participates in E‑Verify. For more information on E‑Verify, please contact DHS at 888‑897‑7787 or dhs.gov/e‑verify.

CATA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.