Bus Mechanic – Start at $27.70 Per Hour – Full Benefits + Pension – Up to $6,000 Sign on Bonus

Spring Valley, New York
NJ Transit

NJ Transit is Now Hiring Bus Mechanics!

Starting at $27.70 Per Hour – Up to $6,000 Sign On Bonus

Full Benefits, Pension, Growth Opportunities

NJ Transit’s Central Maintenance Facility, Newark NJ

JOB SECURITY, TRAINING, PENSION, EXCELLENT BENEFITS, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, VOTED FORBES BEST PLACES TO WORK

If you are interested in expanding your technical knowledge and skills, this is an exciting time to join the third largest transportation company in the nation. As a Mechanic at NJ TRANSIT, you will join a professional team of skilled mechanics with the opportunity to work on compressed gas, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles. Our Mechanics are dedicated to providing safe and reliable vehicles, and support an active fleet of 2,221 buses, and non-revenue vehicles.

What We Offer:

• Starting Rate of $27.70 Per Hour
• Mechanics with a CDL or CLP are Eligible for up to a $6,000 Sign On Bonus
• Full Benefits Package including Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision
• Pension Plan + 457 Tax-Deferred Savings Plan
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• On-Site Position
• 7:30 AM – 4 PM or 3:30 PM – Midnight Monday to Friday
• Weekends Off

About the Position

• Under the direction of the Superintendent or General Foreman, a Bus Mechanic is responsible for repairing NJ TRANSIT buses for maintenance work.
• Main Functions
  • Conducts a variety of testing, repair, installation and maintenance tasks on equipment including engines, brake systems, suspension, steering, electronics, electrical systems, HVAC, transmission, and painting equipment
  • Inspects bearings, axles and related parts of brake system
  • Changes filters, oil, tires, worn parts and light bulbs as part of equipment inspection
  • Installs, replaces and reassembles components
  • Removes and replaces defective parts
  • Removes and replaces defective diesel engine parts
  • Repairs and maintains brake systems
  • Repairs equipment using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment and measuring instruments
  • Re-installs (repacks) bearings of brake system
  • Performs necessary adjustments to diesel engine (e.g., valve, timing, injector heights)
  • Determines whether or not equipment is able to stay in service

Requirements:

• 21+ Years of Age
• Must Have a High School Diploma or GED, ASE Certification a Plus
• Possess at Least Three (3) years of Automotive Mechanical Experience, Preferably Diesel
• Possess a Valid NJ License

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you’ll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time, and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Apply Now!