Bus (Diesel) Mechanic

Compensation

$32.04 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025

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.

Now Offering Signing Bonuses for CDL A/B License and Permit Holders

Summary

• Under the direction of the Superintendent or General Foreman, Mechanic A is responsible for repairing NJ TRANSIT equipment (buses or non-revenue vehicles) for maintenance work.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conducts a variety of testing, repair, installation, and maintenance tasks on equipment including engines, transmission, HVAC, electrical systems, brake systems, suspension, steering, electronics, and painting equipment, as well as:

• Remove, inspect, repair, replaced all component as necessary

• Removes and replaces defective parts

• Removes and replaces defective diesel engine components

• Removes and replaces engine and transmission

• Able to Rebuild engine

• Able to diagnose various vehicle components

• Repairs equipment using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment and measuring instruments

• Performs necessary adjustments to diesel engine (e.g., valve, timing, injector heights)

• Determines whether or not equipment is able to stay in service

• Inspects bearings, axles, and related parts of brake system

• Able to replace, repack and adjust wheel bearing on brake system

• Repairs and maintains all facets of the brake systems (including air brakes)

• Changes filters, oil, tires, worn parts and light bulbs as part of equipment inspection

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, ASE certification a plus

• Possess at least three (3) years of mechanical experience, preferably diesel

• Possess a valid NJ License with the ability to obtain a CDL License with passenger endorsement OR possess a valid NY/PA CDL with passenger endorsement

• Be able to pass the pre-employment physical and background checks

• Have a good driving record with less than five (5) points

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday 1st or 2nd shift (with overtime as needed)

At NJ TRANSIT, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• $6,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B License Holders (must have air brake and passenger endorsement) *

• $3,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B Permit Holders with air brake and passenger endorsement (also CDL A or B licenses holders that have either air brake or passenger endorsement) *

• Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental & vision

• Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plan

• Growth Opportunities

• Paid time off

• Assistance obtaining CDL(for NJ Applicants only)

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

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Before You Apply remember:

• When asked “How did you hear about us?”, select Job Fair.

• Complete all required application questions.

• Upload your resume (not required for Bus Driver/Operator openings).

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After You Apply

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

11620

Job Type

Full Time