Mechanic - Tech A ($3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Mechanic - Tech A ($3,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Job Category: Maintenance Rolling Stock

Requisition Number: MECHA
006659

• Posted :
  August 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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KTA PRTC Office
14700 Potomac Mills Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192, USA

KTA PRTC Office
14700 Potomac Mills Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192, USA

• Eligibility for Safety Bonuses (based on safety criteria)
• Paid onboard training
• 401K
• Union/CBA Coverage (After 90-days of employment)
• ASE Certification Reimbursement
• Tool Allowance after one year
• Boot Allowance after one year
• Friendly diverse workplace environment
• Work/Life Balance

Knowledge and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two (2) years technical degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Three (3) to Five (5) years progressive heavy equipment maintenance experience required
• ASE Transit Certifications preferred with an expectation to pursue additional certifications
• Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses or seminars desirable
• Experience with heavy equipment required
• Understanding of all systems onboard the fleet transportation vehicles
• Component/System understanding:
  Air Conditioning, Brakes, Engine, Transmission, Suspension and Steering, Electrical, Fuel, Lubrication, and Differentials
• Experience with complex diagnostic computer equipment and software required
• Must have an in-depth understanding of the design, adjustment, and overhaul of ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression system and sensitive edges, tires and transmissions
• Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, have ability to prioritize and be detail oriented
• Must have leadership skills and ability to mentor and provide instruction
• Must have good communication skills, ability to both verbally and in written format document questions and diagnostic information to management personnel
• Must be able to perform physical activities including working on top of coaches and lifting up to seventy-five (75) pounds
• Must be flexible and work in a 24/7 environment
• Must have clean driving record and a Commercial Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Accountabilities/ Responsibilities

• Detect, diagnose and repairs coaches concentrating on major complicated / complex problems including but are not limited to; ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression system, sensitive edges, tires and transmissions
• Performs both in-house and road call coach repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic and precision tools
• Performs upgrades and/or modifications on coach systems and equipment per manufactures recommendations or client requests
• Utilizes computer diagnostic equipment to include but not limited to;
  Cummins Insite, Allison prognostics, complex electrical schematics; ladder logic diagrams, VANSCO and DINEX coach control systems to diagnose troubleshoot coach electrical functions
• Researches and evaluates coach problems, provides comprehensive analysis to management in both written and oral format
• Assists Foreman to tracks trends, parts usage and costs utilizing work orders, preventative maintenance sheets, road calls and experience
• Test coaches for proper working order including road-driving tests
• Fills out work orders specifying parts and labor
• Answers questions and assists Mechanic B and Mechanic C by providing professional direction
• Performs on-the –job instruction to Mechanic B and Mechanic C pertaining to diagnosis and operational theory
• Inspects reviews and evaluates work performance

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the…