Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Buses, Cellular Telephone, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Disassemblers, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Engineering Drawing, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fitness, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Powertrain, Public Safety, Reflectors, Software Patches, Soldering, Student Loans, Student Services, Telephone Skills, Tire Repair, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Fleets, Welding
Keep a Region Moving — One Bus at a Time
Picture this: You clock in, review your work orders, and get hands-on with a diverse transit fleet—everything from Chevys with Duramax diesels and gas-powered Fords to Call‑A‑Ride Freightliners running Cummins power. Some days you’re chasing down an electrical gremlin; others you’re relining brakes, swapping a differential, or buttoning up an A/C service. That’s the life of a Metro Transit Station Mechanic—essential to public safety, service reliability, and the daily rhythm of the Bi‑State community.
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose, repair, and validate corrective actions on buses and support vehicles across engines, transmissions/drivelines, air brake, and steering/suspension systems—plus modern electrical systems.
- Perform the full range of station‑shop tasks: minor seat repairs; brake relines; replace differentials and transmissions; precise mechanical work to exacting standards.
- Interpret diagrams, engineering drawings, and shop manuals to carry out inspections on all bus types, following written procedures.
- Electrical troubleshooting: adjust or replace components (e.g., voltage regulators, relays), make minor repairs to single‑purpose wiring, and solder as needed.
- Service hoses, brake components, chassis, and air/hydraulic parts; change mounted tires.
- Repair spindle kingpins/bushings; replace steering gears and related components.
- Service A/C units with adjustments, parts replacements, and non‑teardown repairs.
- Handle component/body replacements (radiators, transmissions, surge tanks, engines, A/C evaporators, passenger doors). Note: passenger door repair work is completed at the main shop.
- Apply temporary body patch repairs without disassembly and remove sharp edges to ensure safety.
- Use agency‑provided tools for minor work; paint work is limited to touch‑ups associated with minor body repairs and on steering wheels, step wells, wheels, bumpers, and reflectors.
- Replace side and rear glass or framed units (no frame repairs or curved glass work).
- Make engine adjustments to attached units only—oil pans, diesel injectors, and valve settings.
- Perform welding only as required for component changes and interim safety/body tear security; only trained personnel will be assigned such welding.
- Respond to road calls or vehicle exchanges when the regularly assigned team is unavailable.
- Document inspections and defects, complete precise repair records, and communicate findings clearly.
About Metro Transit
Metro Transit moves tens of thousands of riders daily across the Bi‑State area with a fleet of 600+ trains, buses, and vans. More than 2,000 professionals—operators, security, customer service, mechanics, and engineers—work as one to keep our communities connected. We are a national leader in electric transportation, offering meaningful careers that grow with technology and impact.
Pay and Benefits
- Minimum starting pay: $32.20 per hour
- Tool and uniform allowance
- Eligible for a $5,000 sign‑on bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Free MetroLink and MetroBus access
- Gym discounts with Club Fitness and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
- 24‑hour access to our 9 onsite gyms
- Wellness program with free health screenings
- Discounted cell phone service
- Your birthday is a floating holiday
- Employee assistance program
- Uniform allowance
- Bi‑State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
- Tuition reimbursement available
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience in Automotive or Diesel Technology
- Broad proficiency across powertrain, air brake, steering/suspension, and electrical diagnostics
- Clear, professional communication and meticulous documentation habits
Compliance
**Must be a least 21 years of age, able to pass a drug & alcohol screen, and able to obtain the required DOT certification. **
Bi-State Development is committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity experience for all employees, applicants, vendors and customers with an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Why Your Work Matters
Safe, on‑time, and reliable transit starts with maintenance excellence. Join us to sharpen your craft, expand your exposure to next‑gen electric mobility, and make a visible impact across the region—every single shift.
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