CTA
Logistics
BusMechanic
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“Bus Mechanic at CTA. Skills: preventative maintenance, troubleshooting. Performs comprehensive maintenance and repair work on Authority buses, including troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of various bus systems and components. Conducts preventative maintenance, uses diagnostic equipment, and maintains repair documentation. Operates buses and performs related duties as assigned.”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensures buses are maintained and repaired to safe operating standards through comprehensive maintenance and repair work.
Industry & Context.
root cause analysis
Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration. Must obtain forklift certification, as required by OSHA, through the CTA Bus Maintenance Training Department. Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of two years of verifiable work experience in automotive, truck, or bus repair/maintenance (or applicable military experience, or a combination of education/experience). Must pass drug/alcohol testing, have an acceptable driving record, and possess a valid Illinois Class B CDL with Knowledge and Air Brakes endorsements. Must pass a mechanics practical test (physical and written) prior to hire.
Nice to Have
Possession of a certificate/diploma in medium/heavy duty or diesel engine vehicle repair from an accredited trade/vocational school or college. EPA 608 Certification in refrigerant handling and recycling. ASE Transit Bus or Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications.
What You'll Do.
Performs comprehensive maintenance and repair work on Authority buses, including troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of various bus systems and components.
Conducts preventative maintenance, uses diagnostic equipment, and maintains repair documentation.
Operates buses and performs related duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works cross-functionally with project teams to ensure quality and compliance.
Full Job Description
SALARY $36.727 - $45.909 POSITION SUMMARY Under direct supervision, performs comprehensive maintenance and repair work on Authority buses. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance work on various bus systems and components. • Inspects, aligns, replaces, adjusts, and repairs various bus components and systems. • Uses instruments and gauges, including computers, to test and determine causative factors of component or system malfunctions or failures. • Performs various tasks in regards to the preventative maintenance of transit bus vehicles, systems, and components. • Receives, records, and verifies work repair data, as required, into the MMIS. • Prepares written reports, as required, and performs administrative functions relative to vehicle repair documentation. • May perform vehicle servicing/cleanliness functions on revenue and non-revenue vehicles as required. • Operates buses and other Authority vehicles in and around bus shop/garage areas and along public right-of-way. • Performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to this position are the following jobs: Job Title • None CHALLENGES • EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. • Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of verifiable work experience in automotive, truck, or bus repair and maintenance, or applicable military experience, or a combination of education and experience relating to this position. Possession of a certificate/diploma in medium/heavy duty or diesel engine vehicle repair from an accredited trade/vocational school or college will count as verifiable experience. • Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration. • Required to have an acceptable driving record and a valid State of Illinois
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