Transit Maintenance Worker II

Transit Maintenance Worker II

Salary

$37,652.00 Annually

Location

Athens, GA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-1011-3

Department

Transit

Opening Date

04/02/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose & Job Related Requirements

Athens Transit Department

Pay: $18.10/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Safety-sensitive position (drug testing required)

Help keep Athens Transit buses and bus stops clean, safe, and running every day. You'll perform basic maintenance on buses (like checking fluids and changing tires), clean vehicles, maintain bus stops, and support daily transit operations.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Must obtain Class B CDL with passenger endorsement within 6 months
• At least 6 months of related work
• Able to lift, stand, and work in all weather
• Reliable and team-oriented

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Fuel, clean, and service buses and transit vehicles
• Check fluids, tires, and basic vehicle condition
• Wash and detail buses (inside and out)
• Respond to breakdowns and assist with minor repairs
• Clean transit facilities and bus stops
• Operate equipment like bus washers, pressure washers, and sanitation trucks
• Move and park vehicles safely

Supplemental Information

Ready to Get Started?

Apply today and build your future as a Transit Maintenance Worker with Athens-Clarke County Transit. Good benefits, steady hours, and a crew that's got your back.

View the complete job description at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/athensclarke?keywords=transit%20maintenance

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 orleah.jagatic@accgov.com.

Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well-established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

As an Employer of Choice, we offer:

Health

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center - free for employees, spouse, and children 18+
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual Wellness Fair
• Annual employee appreciation events
• Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots)
• Safety & Risk training and job-related vaccinations

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities through the Organizational Development Department
• Opportunities and Career Development via the Government Wide Learning Management System

Time

• Annual/Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays per calendar year

Money

• Robust Wellness Program - earn up to $175 per quarter for participation
• Health Savings Account for medical and dependent care
• Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service)
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Program with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer - Federal Student Aid
• Financial education programs
• Uniforms provided (if applicable)
• Discount Admissions - ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium

Protection

• Group Accident insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• MASA Medical Transportation Insurance
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Contributory term life insurance
• Pet Insurance

To learn more about the Benefits offered at ACCGov, you may access them below.

BENEFITS

http://www.accgov.com/434/Benefits

WELLNESS

http://www.accgov.com/wellness

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

http://www.accgov.com/index.aspx?nid=791

01

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School diploma or GED from an institution accredited by SACS
• Some education beyond high school
• Technical or Vocational Degree
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree

02

What type of Drivers License do you possess?

• None
• Class C--Regular
• Class D--Regular Provisional
• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Other

03

How many years of experience do you have servicing transit buses, detailing equipment, or doing related work?

• Less than six months
• Six months to two years
• More than two years

04

If you do not have a Class B CDL license with Passenger Endorsement, are you eligible to obtain one within 6 months of hire?

• yes
• no

Required Question

Employer Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County

Address 375 Satula Avenue

Human Resources Department

Athens, Georgia, 30601

Phone 706-613-3090

Website http://www.accgov.com