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Job Description
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Application cut-off: Please be aware that only the first 400 applicants will be guaranteed consideration for this position. Be sure to submit your application promptly, as the bulletin will close once 400 applications are received.
Recruitment Timelines : Exams are projected to be scheduled for June 21, 2025, and June 28, 2025 (If needed). I nterviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 8, 2025 . Performance exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 21, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates
Basic Function
Under close supervision, performs basic preventive and remedial diagnostics and troubleshooting, along with performing maintenance and repairs of transit and/or automotive vehicles, and assists other mechanics in more complex assignments; performs other related duties.
Examples of Duties- Moves parts and components with approved hoists, lifts and dollies to perform maintenance and repair
- Removes, repairs, replaces and adjusts components of major bus and/or automotive systems, including, but not limited to, engine, electrical, suspension, fueling, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Performs remedial diagnostics and troubles-shooting on transit related bus and or automotive systems
- Performs regular preventive maintenance inspections of bus and/or automotive systems, repairs minor problems, and completes written form documentation of defects repaired and or needing repair
- Uses computerised management systems to report to and from work, logon to work order assignments, and create work orders for repairs needed
- Performs brake relines to include lubricating bearings, checking and replacing worn components, installation of brake shoes and final adjustments of all wheel end components
- Repairs minor damage to interior and/or exterior of buses and/or other equipment including, but not limited to, torn seats, broken windows, door panels, and windshields, minor dents, and cosmetic paint damage
- Operates tow truck, responds to in-sevice road failures, performs on-site remedial repairs to return buses and/or automobiles to the operating division
- Assists higher level mechanics with more complex repairs
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Minimum Qualifications- 2 years' experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic; ORSuccessful completion of a 2-year, full-time training program in automotive technology or heavy duty truck maintenance and repair from an accredited trade or vocation school; OR1 year work full time vocational (30 semester units) and 1 year experience as a heavy equipment or automotive mechanic
- Must be able to obtain a Class A-P permit or AP drivers license
- Must have a valid California Class C driver's license or be able to obtain a California Class C driver's license prior to beginning employment with Metro
- Current and verifiable full ASE (H) Series Transit Certifications in H1-CNG, H3-Drive Train, H4-Brakes, H5-Suspension/Steering, H6-Electrical/Electronics is desirable
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge- Methods, materials, equipment and safety procedures utilized in the maintenance of either or diesel or gasoline engines, electrical systems, fueling systems and other systems found in heavy equipment and other vehicles
- Shop math, vehicle operations and safety
Abilities- Maintain and repair heavy mechanical and/or automotive equipment, safely operate a variety of hand tools and shop power equipment
- Learn other bus propulsion systems such as compressed natural gas engines (CNG) and Hybrid high voltage systems
- Safely operate buses, tow trucks, and other Metro vehicles
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 80 pounds
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions- Must provide tool storage unit and own tools of the trade as identified under Los Angeles Metro's Basic Tool List
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
- Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations (WL)
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
LACMTA BENEFITS- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Group Life Insurance
- Holidays
- Sick time
- Vacation time
- Pension plan
- Social Security coverage
- Transportation passes
- Credit union
- Tuition assistance
- Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
- Thrift plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Jury duty
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Closing Date/Time: 6/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro
Show moreLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is unique among the nation’s transportation agencies. It serves as transportation planner and coordinator, designer, builder and operator for one of the country’s largest, most populous counties. More than 9.6 million people – nearly one-third of California’s residents – live, work, and play within its 1,433-square-mile service area. Our goal is to provide safe, clean, reliable, on-time, courteous service dedicated to providing Los Angeles County with a world class transportation system.
Metro moves Los Angeles County. Our team operates one of the country’s largest transportation systems – and is planning, designing and constructing its expansion. We are a comprehensive transportation agency, with programs in transit, highways, active transportation and more. The agency’s internationally recognized sustainability programs are based on visionary environmental policies and are part of everything we do.
Come Aboard!
Join Metro’s team of dedicated transportation professionals and help provide the people of Los Angeles County with one of the most effective and efficiently operated mass transit systems in the entire country. Metro offers a variety of employment opportunities that present exciting challenges and growth opportunities in an outstanding work environment.
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