HOSTLER JUNIOR APPRENTICE

MARTA • Decatur, GA

69d • $21

About The Position

Performs the daily non-mechanical inspection, general cleaning and refueling of the Authority's bus fleet. Extensive driving of MARTA buses is required in performance of daily duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must pass an administered reading and math comprehensive test and a mechanical aptitude test.
• Must have a current, valid State of Georgia issued CDL license (Class A or B) with a Passenger (“P”) endorsement or current valid State of Georgia issued Commercial Driver Learner’s (CDL) Permit (Class A or B) with a passing “P” endorsement score is required.
• Individuals hired with a valid State of Georgia issued Commercial Driver Learner’s Permit, must obtain a valid State of Georgia issued Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B) with a Passenger endorsement within three (3) weeks of their date of hire.
• A minimum of two years driving experience.
• A maximum of one (1) moving violation, with a maximum of three (3) points on Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) within a 24-month period.
• No DUI violations allowed.
• Minimum age 18 years old.
• Must have stable work history and satisfactory reference checks.
• Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment.
• Failure to adhere to MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program will result in termination.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy equipment operations experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Picks-up vehicle from designated parking area; drives vehicle to fuel island.
• Checks all fluid levels (oil, water, transmission) and fills to designated levels; refuels to capacity; records fluid usage.
• Cyclone cleans and air sweeps vehicle interior. Sweeps or vacuums the bus interior.
• Checks vehicle for broken mirrors or window glass, windshield wiper condition and operation, exterior and interior lights operation, and tire condition; notes defects on vehicle card.
• Drives vehicle through bus wash and onto designated parking area.
• Steam cleans, or pressure washes engines as required.
• Makes non-mechanical road calls to any location within the MARTA service area to replace defective vehicles.
• Performs other mechanical support duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED