Transit Mechanic
Transit Mechanic
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$3000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!
Apply now to be included in our oneday hiring event onWednesday May 21st 2025. Refer to the Supplemental Information section near the bottom of this advertisement for additional application testing interviewing and hiring details.
Not sure if King County Metro is the place for you Would you like more information about the job or our team Come to the OPEN HOUSE! Emailto reserve your space Friday April 18th at 6:30pm. Make sure to enter Open House in the subject so you dont get missed.Learn how Metro connects you with what matters!About the Transit Mechanic
In King County Metros (KCM) Vehicle Maintenance (VM) Division there is no such thing as a normal day. Technicians at KCM have been on the leading edge of technological changes for decades; from being the first to install bike racks on buses to purchasing hybrid buses on a large scale and now actively working to move towards a fully electric fleet. At Metro you will be part of a collaborative team that continues to advance technology and improve products for the entire transit industry; we led the way in batteryelectric bus testing as well as safety innovations!
Transit buses are highly sophisticated vehicles which require strong technical skills to diagnose and repair. We are near having 1400 coaches a combination of diesel trolley hybrid and allelectric buses. We have a bit under 300 mechanics that keep them in service and on the road. While we were at mechanic staffing capacity for a bit weve seen recent promotions of some mechanics and others have let us know theyre ready to retire. Were also investing further in our allelectric coach numbers and need more staff to get the new buses ready for service.And were getting ready to open another bus base in 2025! All this means that were searching for skilled mechanics again.
Safety Sensitive Position
This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to commencement of employment will be subject to random postaccident reasonable suspicion return to duty and followup drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of the work. As the Transit Mechanic you will:
- Inspect diagnose and repair mechanical defects in gasoline electric hybrid and dieselpowered 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 in disabled coaches.
- Maintain records of completed repairs time worked and materials used.
- Enter and extract data in automated vehicle maintenance system.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
This position requires Journey Level knowledge and skills in the principles practices techniques tools and equipment of the automotive and diesel repair trade. Regular attendance and performance of duties as assigned are required of this position. At a minimum to qualify for this position you will need to meetoneof the following qualifications:
- Four years of experience in heavyduty diesel automotive equipment aviation or marine repair and maintenance as a Journey Level mechanic.
- Two years of experience in heavyduty diesel or automotive equipment repair and maintenance as a Journey Level mechanic and completion of a twoyear vocational or community college diesel automotive mechanics program or a recognized apprenticeship program.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the work of the position.
In addition successful candidates will also have:
- Knowledge of mechanical principles of gasoline diesel and allelectric 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 required to enter and extract information from automated vehicle maintenance systems and related software applications.
- Skill in the operation of electronic diagnostic equipment as well as 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; skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Communication and interpersonal skills; skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations.
Desirable qualifications include: (This experience is not required; applicantswithout this experience are not meant to be dissuaded from applying however applicantswith this experience should highlight it. If you dont already have this experience and you are hired for this position you can look forward to expanding your skillset as a Metro employee!
- Heavyduty diesel bus or truck fleet maintenance experience.
- Experience working withhybrid technology.
- Experience working with allelectric propulsion systems.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Must pass drug and alcohol testing provision for safetysensitive positions as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655.
- Must pass a postoffer preemployment physical examination.
- All candidates must have a valid driver license with an acceptable fiveyear driving record.
- Within 90 days of hire a candidate must be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement and with the air brake restriction removed. All candidates without a current CDL must have a Class B Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) with correct endorsement and restriction removed prior to receiving a formal offer. After hire King County Metro Transit will provide you with paid training on our equipment so that you can obtain a Class A CDL which is required for this position.
- Please Note: to obtain a CLP in Washington State you must be able to provide your current license Social Security number and proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency. For more information visit the official Washington State Department of Licensing official website at: Information
To apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact Japatra McGee .
Military veterans and spouses encouraged to apply. (Relevant MOSs may include Airforce/ 2T3XI Army/ 915A Coast Guard/ ENG Marine Corps/ 1341 and Navy/ AS)
Application and Selection
A King County application completed at with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience) including answers to the supplemental questions is required. Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications and for completeness and responsiveness to application instructions. The most competitive candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in a testing process. Those passing the test will be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. This will be a highly competitive recruitment so you are encouraged to clearly detail your experience.
Hiring Event Process
1. Testing Portion Due to the nature of the tests all testing MUST be conducted in person. All invited candidates must participate on one of the available dates. Candidates will have up to three hours to complete a written and practical/handson test. In the written section a candidate will have 60 minutes to complete an ASE style 50question multiplechoice general mechanical knowledge test in the following systems: Engine Drivetrain Air Brakes Foundation Brakes Suspension & Steering Tooling and Electrical. Once the written portion is completed you will participate in a series of observed and timed handson exercises intended to gauge your ability to follow directions and showcase your Journey Level mechanical aptitude. The following systems may be covered: Relay Valve Head Torque Electrical Faults Valve Adjust Drill & Tap and Wheel End Inspection. All necessary tools and safety equipment will be provided and you will have the ability to ask clarifying questions prior to beginning each exercise.
2. Interview PortionAfter a brief break following testing interviews will be offered to candidates with satisfactory test scores. The interview will last approximately 30 mins.
3. Hiring PortionA member of the human resources team will be onsite and immediately extend preliminary offers to all passing candidates. All candidates not selected for initial placement will remain on the hiring list with the intention of future placement in order of performance score as positions become available. Once a preliminary/conditional offer of employment has been made being hired will be contingent on passing all requirements outlined for King County safetysensitive positions. Those requirements include items such as: successfully passing a drug screen and twoyear FTA background verification passing a preemployment physical satisfactory reference checks and an acceptable fiveyear driving record review. While most requirements can be completed online additional time away from any current employment will be required for the drug screen appointment (approximately 30 minutes) and the jobspecific physical (completed at any of our partner provider clinic locations Concentra clinics.
Vacancy Information
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple career service (CS) special duty assignment (SDA) or fully benefitted term limited temporary (TLT) positions. Any candidate hired to an SDA or TLT position will be converted to career service once a position is available and in seniority order. In addition this recruitment may also be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill future positions in this classification as they become available. Any list created may remain active until fully depleted or at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Work Schedule
Employees work a 40 hour per week schedule with two consecutive days off but not necessarily Saturday and Sunday. Work schedules and locations are based on a seniority system and schedules are bid on twice yearly.
Swing shift and/or graveyard shift vacancies will be the most likely openings. Employees must be able and willing to work any shift including any combination of days off at any location. These positions are FLSA nonexempt and therefore eligible for overtime pay. KCM has an amazing fullrange benefit package. We also offer some of the best pay in the region and shift differential is paid to those working second and third shifts. Shift pay is 5 for second shift and 7.5 for third shift on top of hourly pay. Our current Journey Level hourly starting rates are:
- $44.37 $49.91 / first shift
- $46.59 $52.41 / second shift
- $47.70 $53.65 / third shift
Union Representation
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587.
Classification Code
8442100
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Japatra McGee (she/her)
Human Resources Talent Advisor
Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention are how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principleswe are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native Americans and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo 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 limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions atApplication FAQs King County.For technical support related to your application contact the GovernmentJobs applicant support team for assistance:. For guidance on how to complete these required materials be sure to visit theCareer Support Services websitefor resources on how to complete application materials for King County recruitments.
- Please Note: to obtain a CLP in Washington State you must be able to provide your current license Social Security number and proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency. For more information visit the official Washington State Department of Licensing official website at: Information
Employment Type
Temp
