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Trimet Bus Mechanic Apprentice - $7,500 Hiring Bonus! in United States
Bus Mechanic Apprentice - $7,500 Hiring Bonus!
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Bus Mechanic Apprentice - $7,500 Hiring Bonus!
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Multiple Locations In Portland Metro Area, OR
Job Type
Union Full-Time
Job Number
24-00206
Department
Maintenance (Union)
Opening Date
10/25/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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Description
This posting will close when a sufficient number of applications are received - please apply today!
Work with Bus Mechanics as assigned and complete Bus Apprentice Program to become journeyman mechanic. Attend and complete classroom and on-the-job instruction. Demonstrated competence is required to become a journeyman mechanic.
Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.
Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.
Essential Functions
Observe and perform work with assigned journeyman mechanic to learn all required units of maintenance and repair.
Attend classroom training as scheduled, take written and oral tests.
As skills or systems are learned, consistently demonstrate competence through observed performance.
Complete, section by section, the ICS Home Study Course.
Position Requirements
A minimum of a High School Diploma/G.E.D. is required.
An Associate's Degree in Diesel Service Technology is required
OR
Two (2) years electrical or mechanical experience and education related to diesel, automotive service machinist or closely related background is required
OR
Pass the classes recommended by the Bus Maintenance JATC or relative experience and technical skill which will be evaluated by a combination of Bus maintenance and training department, and meets attendance, discipline and driver license requirements. [Article 3. Section 22]
AND
Two (2) years of automotive or diesel mechanic experience is preferred.
One (1) year of demonstrated electrical systems/schematics experience is preferred.
Possession of current/valid or ability to obtain Class "A or B" CDL issued by Oregon or Washington with Passenger Endorsement and No Restrictions on Airbrakes; ability to pass a driving record check meeting TriMet driving record standards is required.
Selection Criteria
Knowledge of diesel, automotive, machinist or other technical mechanical principles.
Knowledge of electronic systems and schematics and electrical principles.
Ability to learn mechanical functions/skills.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
Must pass required physical examination with drug screen, and meet the physical activity requirements of the job, including the ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry at least 50 pounds or use appropriate lifting equipment and techniques for heavier items.
Must meet height and weight restrictions to work safely in confined spaces, utilize equipment, and wear necessary PPE, including fall restraint devices.
Type of Position / Grade/FLSA
Union, Non-Exempt, Regular Full-time. Wage: $27.91 - $39.12 per hour. Wage will be in accordance with the current Working and Wage Agreement, effective 12/01/2024.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
Application Review / Resume & Cover Letter
Driving Record Review
- Work Record Review
Hands On Assessment
Panel Interview
Criminal Background Check/Reference Check
DOT Medical Examination & Drug Screen
Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. And be encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.
If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.
TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement
As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.
If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation .
