A-Repairman Recovery Unit, Bus Maintenance

Job Title

A-Repairman Recovery Unit, Bus Maintenance (8614) Local 1300 Open to all qualified applicants! Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply!

Job Description

MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for A -Repairman-Recovery. This position entails vehicle recovery work for the Maryland Transit Administration. Employees in this position are responsible for on-location diagnosis and repair of MTA equipment that has been determined by radio dispatch as immobile while in revenue service. The employee is responsible for the operation of special towing equipment and is required to respond to disabled vehicles to diagnose and repair, or, if necessary, remove disabled vehicles from obstructing traffic flow and/or tow disabled vehicles to designated MTA properties or other designated facilities. The employee is also required, when assigned or under the direction of police supervision, to take appropriate action to resume regular traffic flow. Employees in this position receive supervision from a designated official. Employees in this position are considered Essential Employees. On some assignments, employees may be required to lift or carry heavy objects or equipment weighing over fifty pounds regularly. Employees must be willing and available for duty on fixed shifts, weekends, and holidays.

The current vacancy is located at the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in Baltimore, Maryland.

The current work schedule hours vary on a 24-hour shift.

Qualifications

• Candidates for this position must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in work involving heavy vehicle diagnosis, maintenance work, and towing of heavy vehicles, along with the operation and maintenance of tow trucks, heavy trucks, and Transit Buses.
• Employees in this position must be proficient in the use of equipment and programs to diagnose and repair diesel engines such as Cummins, Detroit, and Allison transmissions.
• Employees in this position are also expected to be proficient in the diagnosis and repair of Vansco systems and other systems related to MTA equipment and vehicles.
• Employees in this position will be evaluated on their Work Performance (Including Maintenance data entry), Absenteeism, Initiative, Time Management, and other items related to this position.

Licenses & Certifications

1. Applicant must possess a current valid Class "A" Learner's Permit with P Endorsement, and a Valid DOT Medical Certification at the time of hire /transfer.
2. Applicant must possess proof of a Wreckmaster or OEM tow truck training, or similar training.
3. Applicant will be asked to submit a copy of the required certificate upon evaluation.

Additional Information

Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

To Apply: You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form MJ-45) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience in your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Note: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy, to include possible drug testing. Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), The incumbent in this position will be a member of a covered bargaining unit. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711, TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service The MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed, Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation.