Transit Mechanic

About the role

King County Metro's Vehicle Maintenance (VM) Division seeks skilled mechanics to join a collaborative team advancing technology and improving products for the transit industry. Positions are safety sensitive and require Journey Level knowledge and skills in heavy-duty diesel, automotive, and all-electric repair.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects in various buses, trolleys, trucks, and cars.
• Operate and maintain electronic diagnostic and related equipment.
• Diagnose, dismantle, repair, and overhaul all types of engines and systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical units and accessories.
• 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, lathes, and related equipment.
• Drive wrecker trucks to tow disabled coaches.
• Maintain records of completed repairs, time worked, and materials used.
• Enter and extract data in automated vehicle maintenance systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in heavy-duty diesel, automotive equipment, aviation, or marine repair and maintenance, as a Journey Level mechanic.
• Two years of experience in heavy-duty diesel or automotive equipment repair and maintenance as a Journey Level mechanic and completion of a two-year 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.
• Knowledge of mechanical principles of gasoline, diesel, and all-electric powered engines; fluid, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; power train, suspension, and chassis components and assemblies; electrical, ignition, breaking, 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.
• Skills in the operation of electronic diagnostic equipment, as well as power and hand tools used in mechanical maintenance and equipment repair.
• Skills in the operation of overhead cranes, hydraulic lifts, hoists, jacks, drill presses, lathes, and related equipment.
• Skills in the operation of wreckers and associated auxiliary equipment and winches.
• Skills 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

• 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.