Transit Mechanic

King County•Multiple locations in King County, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

King County Metro Transit is hiring journey-level mechanics to maintain and repair its diverse fleet of nearly 1,400 diesel, hybrid, trolley, and all-electric coaches, as well as other vehicles and heavy motorized equipment. Mechanics independently diagnose and repair mechanical systems using modern technology and diagnostic equipment, supporting safe and reliable transit service across King County. The role is part of the Vehicle Maintenance Division, a team that emphasizes safe practices, collaboration, knowledge sharing, training, and career development. The position is safety-sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing, a post-offer pre-employment physical, and satisfactory completion of other pre-employment screening. Employees work onsite at a King County Vehicle Maintenance facility for 40 hours per week. Employees must be willing to work any shift, including swing or graveyard shifts, weekends, and varying days off. New employees will most likely be assigned to second or third shift. Schedules and locations are selected through a seniority-based bid system held twice yearly. This recruitment will immediately fill at least four career-service positions and may also establish an eligibility list for future career-service, temporary, or special-duty vacancies. The position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.

Requirements

Journey-level knowledge and skills in the principles, practices, techniques, tools, and equipment of the automotive and diesel repair trade.
Meet one of the following experience and education pathways: four years of journey-level experience in heavy-duty diesel, automotive equipment, aviation, or marine repair and maintenance; or two years of journey-level heavy-duty diesel or automotive equipment repair and maintenance experience plus completion of a two-year vocational or community college diesel/automotive mechanics program or recognized apprenticeship; or an equivalent combination providing journey-level knowledge and skills.
Knowledge of gasoline, diesel, and all-electric engines; fluid, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; powertrain, suspension, and chassis components; and electrical, ignition, braking, heating, and air-conditioning systems.
Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of auxiliary systems, equipment, and electronics, including fare collection, communication, and surveillance components.
Knowledge of current diagnostic techniques and equipment used in fleet repair operations.
Knowledge of industrial and shop safety rules and regulations and procedures applicable to a vehicle repair facility.
Basic computer skills to enter and extract information from automated vehicle maintenance systems and related software.
Skill in operating electronic diagnostic equipment and power and hand tools used in mechanical maintenance and equipment repair.
Skill in operating overhead cranes, hydraulic lifts, hoists, jacks, drill presses, lathes, and related equipment.
Skill in operating wreckers and associated auxiliary equipment and winches.
Basic mathematics skills.
Customer service skills and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable five-year driving record, which must be maintained throughout employment.
Obtain a Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit before hire and a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and no air-brake restriction within 90 days of hire.
Obtain a Class A CDL through paid on-the-job training; a Class A CDL is required for the position.
Willingness to work any shift, including swing, graveyard, and/or weekends.
Pass required safety-sensitive drug and alcohol testing and a post-offer pre-employment physical examination.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, including maneuvering objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Possess a complete set of heavy-equipment tools and a roll-away toolbox needed to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Heavy-duty diesel, bus, or truck fleet maintenance experience.
Experience working with hybrid technology.
Experience working with all-electric propulsion systems.
Experience working in a structured, unionized team environment.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects in gasoline, electric, hybrid, and diesel-powered buses, trolleys, trucks, cars, and other heavy motorized equipment.
Operate and maintain electronic diagnostic and related equipment.
Diagnose, dismantle, repair, and overhaul internal combustion engines, automatic transmissions, differentials, and hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical units and accessories of electrically powered trolley coaches using diagrams and schematics.
Perform wheel alignments; adjust or replace brakes; and repair pumps, starters, injectors, lights, steering gears, generators, and air-conditioning systems.
Install, maintain, and repair auxiliary systems, equipment, and electronics, including fare collection, communication, and surveillance components.
Operate overhead cranes, hydraulic lifts, hoists, jacks, drill presses, and brake-turning lathes when appropriately certified.
Perform field repairs and emergency roadside repairs, and drive a wrecker truck to tow disabled coaches.
Maintain records of repairs, time worked, and materials used.
Enter and extract data in an automated vehicle maintenance system.
Follow safety practices and procedures, report safety and security concerns, and support King County Metro’s ACTIVATE values.
Perform other duties as assigned.