Maintenance Trainee BMNT C

Description

• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.
• Works in conjunction with assigned OJT mentors to affect repairs and service of WMATA vehicles and equipment.
• Assists supervisors and mechanical staff in emergencies by securing or safeguarding WMATA equipment, in the event of fire/life/safety incidents, snow emergencies, etc., according to established safety practices and maintenance guidelines
• Under the direct oversight of assigned advanced level mechanics, uses hand tools, power tools and test equipment to inspect, diagnose and repair WMATA buses and equipment malfunctions in accordance with safety and maintenance procedures and practices.
• Completes all documentation and reports associated with the operation and maintenance of WMATA buses and any required training documentation.
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Requirements

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• CDL learner's permit is acceptable but requires successful completion of the WMATA CDL training program and the acquisition of a valid CDL within 90-days of hire.
• In lieu of Vocational Training one (1) year of related work experience in the electrical, mechanical or electronics field may be considered Upon the achievement of 1,000 hours at a particular grade level (i.e. Grades D, C, B, A and AA), an incumbent may be advanced to the next grade level provided he/she has taken and passed any required written or practical tests, acquired any required certifications and has met acceptable fitness for duty, work record and job performance requirements.
• Level B
• No prior experience required
• A minimum six (6) months as a Level B Trainee and 1000 hours of work as that level
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Possession of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements for passenger bus and air brakes. In lieu of an interstate CDL, the following are acceptable:
• Level C
• A minimum six (6) months as a Level C Trainee and 1000 hours of work at that level
• Intrastate Commercial Driver's License is accepted with a provisional appointment valid until age 21.
• A minimum six (6) months as a Level A Trainee and 1000 hours of work at that level
• Gains familiarity with and develops skills in the maintenance, inspection, repair, removal, installation, troubleshooting, testing and calibration of WMATA buses and equipment.
• High School Diploma with two (2) years of Vocational Training in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics
• Level AA
• Proof of a safe driving record with no more than four (4) points and one (1) moving violation accumulated over 24 months.
• Attends formal training classes related to basic, intermediate and advanced urban transit bus maintenance. Passes all written and practical examinations with a score of 75% or higher.

Benefits

• Personal interview

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance