JOURNEYMAN BUS TECHNICIAN

MARTA • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is to fill the current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list to fill any future vacancies that may occur in the next 6 months. The Journeyman Bus Technician completes inspection of and makes repairs to the mechanical, electrical, brake, transmission and pneumatic systems of the MARTA buses. This role also performs preventive maintenance on the MARTA buses by routinely maintaining and upgrading bus parts as they deteriorate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of a two-year diesel or automotive program, Transit Bus Maintenance 2-Year Apprenticeship Program, Department of Defense Maintenance Program, or closely related Maintenance Training Program, and one-year work experience in automotive, heavy duty vehicle maintenance and repair, or closely related field is required.
• In lieu of completion of formal training, three or more years of work experience in automotive or heavy-duty truck maintenance service and repair or similar may be substituted.
• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Must remain in Bus Maintenance for a minimum of one year after completion of training program.
• Must have stable work history and satisfactory reference checks.
• Candidates must remain in good standing once selected through the job screening and offer process.
• Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Removes defective bus components such as power steering boxes, air conditioning compressors, batteries, transmissions, and differentials; installs new or overhauled parts to the vehicles.
• Completes visual and auditory inspections using a variety of equipment such as laptop, scan tool, multimeter, pressure gauges, and other testing equipment to perform trouble shooting and diagnosis to mechanical, fuel lubrication, electrical, brake, transmission and pneumatic systems of the MARTA buses.
• Performs road service when bus has mechanical failure, operating road service truck and performing repairs to the vehicle on sight.
• Assists and instructs other employees on work methods and procedures in various types of diagnosis and repairs.
• Assists in retrieving vehicles from accident scenes and adverse weather conditions.
• Records all information of appropriate repair on inspection forms.
• Uses steam cleaning equipment to clean engines, transmissions and other components as needed in performing repairs to buses.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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