Bus Mechanic

Description

SALARY

$35.388

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs comprehensive maintenance and repair work on Authority buses.

Qualifications

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

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CHALLENGES

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Additional Details Employees and / or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING :

INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

CTA Benefits

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Primary Location

: USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job

: Bus Maintenance

Job Posting

: Sep 2, 2025, 6 : 30 : 53 PM

Position Type : Full-time Permanent (FTP)