Career spotlight: Mechanic & Maintenance Positions
Our Fleet Maintenance and Facilities departments include Class A Mechanics (Fleet Maintenance), Class A Serviceworkers (Fleet Maintenance) and Facilities Serviceworkers plus other positions, advancement and supervisor opportunities. Keeping our buses, vehicles and facilities consistently running is an important job in transporting people across the city. KCATA provides clear and consistent expectations in a supportive atmosphere surrounded by knowledgeable and experienced colleagues.
KCATA Garages are air-conditioned! Our bus barns are under cover and heated!
MECHANIC & MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Class A Mechanic Fleet Maintenance
$32.85 per hour / $68,344 per year plus benefits*
**Plus incentive pay for up to 5 ASE certifications (H2-H8)
**Up to $2,000 sign-on incentive
Class A Serviceworker Fleet Maintenance and Facilities
Class A $18.81 - $26.88 per hour / $39,143 - $55,918 per year plus benefits*
Facility Serviceworker
$15.05 – $21.50 per hour / $31,314 - $44,734 per year plus benefits*
- Mechanics: Experience required, see details below
- Serviceworkers: Experience not required, see details below
- Opportunity to focus on quality work, ownership and pride
- Teamwork-oriented, learning-encouraged environment
- KCATA Garages are air-conditioned, heated and covered!
- All local work / no travel required
- Advancement opportunities
- Annual pay raises
- Multiple shift opportunities
- Paid and ongoing training
- Initial probation schedule is Monday through Friday and rotates shifts (44 days). After probation, the schedule may be days, evenings or nights; any day of the week. Schedule is determined based on seniority.
- Represented by Local 1287, Amalgamated Transit Union
*per 2021 pay rates, higher figure represents increases to the fourth year
*Based on eligibility. See benefits section.
REQUIREMENTS
- Age 21 or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License with excellent driving record
- Ability to pass a physical agility test, Motor Vehicle Records search, criminal background check, Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and drug screening (All tests conducted and paid for by KCATA as part of the application process)
- Class A CDL Permit OR Class A CDL with passenger endorsement and no airbrake restriction. We will train you on the rest of it!
- Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination (unless as exception applied – contact Human Resources for details)
- Prompt and reliable attendance
- Will be expected to pass a knowledge test. A mechanical aptitude test for Class A Serviceworkers and a written test for Class A Mechanic positions.
- Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination (unless as exception applied – contact Human Resources for details)
WHAT KCATA MECHANICS AND SERVICEWORKERS DO AND REQUIREMENTS BY POSITION
Class A Mechanic (Fleet Maintenance Mechanic)
WHAT THEY DO
- Class A Mechanics at KCATA work on any combustion-propelled vehicles or any equipment used in maintenance and service of same, using special tools, instruments, and other machinery when required. May include inspecting, removing, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, diagnosing trouble, and determining serviceability of all units wiring, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
- Class A Mechanics at KCATA require two years of experience in heavy-duty diesel, automotive equipment or aviation/marine repair and maintenance as a journey-level mechanic, with a background of actual heavy automotive work experience, or two year college or vocational school program in diesel mechanics or related field.
- Diesel mechanics and/or journeyman mechanics experience encouraged.
- Must be able to read prints and manufacturers' data sheets and make legible reports.
- Must be able to properly operate and repair shop tools and plant equipment necessary to perform work assigned and own a complete and adequate set of hand tools suited to such work.
- See above: Age 21 or older, High School Diploma or GED, Valid Driver’s License with excellent driving record, Ability to pass a physical agility test and knowledge test, Class A CDL permit, DOT, vehicle and background checks.
- Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination (unless as exception applied – contact Human Resources for details).
Class A Serviceworker (Fleet Maintenance)
WHAT THEY DO
- Serviceworkers (Fleet Maintenance) at KCATA perform general cleaning and stripping operations on buses, trucks, and parts, using cleaning machines, other tools, and equipment as required.
- Assist mechanics in the performance of their duties.
- Learning opportunity for advancement potential.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience preferred in the operation of cleaning equipment, hoists, electric drills, and various other hand tools to enable the candidate to do stripping and cleaning operations and assist higher rated mechanics efficiently.
- Some experience preferred in forklift, shop or tires.
- Must be able to lift and handle heavy objects.
- Must be able and willing to perform work both inside and outside of shop building.
- See above: Age 21 or older, High School Diploma or GED, Valid Driver’s License with excellent driving record, Ability to pass a physical agility test and knowledge test, Class A CDL permit, DOT, vehicle and background checks.
- Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination (unless as exception applied – contact Human Resources for details).
Class A Serviceworker (Facilities)
WHAT THEY DO
Facilities Serviceworkers at KCATA perform general on-campus general office cleaning and ground care maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience preferred in janitorial services including stripping and waxing floors and shampooing carpets.
Must be willing to perform work both inside and outside.
High school diploma or GED, ability to pass a physical agility test and knowledge test, and background check.
Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination (unless as exception applied – contact Human Resources for details).
