Bus Serviceperson (Entry-level Automotive Technician, Fueler)

Summary

Southern Locations: Egg Harbor, Camden, Hamilton, Washington Twp.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Check bus fluids and maintain required levels
• Change fluids
• Clean inside and around buses
• Shift and drive buses in and around the garage
• Steam engines
• Change tires (utilizing the appropriate equipment)
• Complete forms required in carrying out duties of the position

Training

NJ TRANSIT’s Surface Transit Training Department offers comprehensive job-related training for all Servicepersons new hires. This may include, but is not guaranteed, support in obtaining a Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) or a Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Light professional mechanical experience preferred; diesel experience a plus but not required
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Possess a valid NJ Driver’s License with three (3) years of driving experience
• Must be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement or possess a valid NY/PA CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement
• Be able to work any shift in keeping with seniority-based scheduling
• Hours vary depending upon the Bus Garage
• Be able to pass the pre-employment physical and background checks
• Have a good driving record with less than five (5) points

Benefits

• $6,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B License Holders (must have air brake and passenger endorsement) at time of hire
• $3,000 Signing Bonus for all newly hired Servicepersons
• Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental & vision
• Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plan (lifetime benefit)
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid time off
• Assistance obtaining your CDL (for NJ drivers only)

Pay

$22.29 Hourly

Schedule

Hours vary depending upon the Bus Garage

Qualifications

• Be able to pass the pre-employment physical and background checks
• Have a good driving record with less than five (5) points

Skills

• Light professional mechanical experience preferred
• Diesel experience a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Aid in obtaining your CDL (for NJ drivers only)

Code

INDBU1