What are the responsibilities and job description for the WeGo Public Transit - Mechanic Hiring Event position at Davidson Transit Organi?
What: Come Join Us for the WeGo Maintenance Tech / Mechanic Hiring Event!
When: Saturday, June 20th, 2026, 10:00 am -2:00 pm (Central)
Where: 430 Myatt Drive, Madison, TN. 37115
Specifics:
WeGo Public Transit is hosting an onsite hiring event on Saturday, June 20th from 10am - 2pm, and we are seeking individuals like you to expand our Maintenance Team!!
APPLY TODAY to ensure you don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Walk-ins are welcome, but those with applications will be given priority.
Title: Automotive / Diesel Maintenance Tech (Mechanic)
Purpose:
- The responsibilities of this position include performing a wide variety of skilled mechanical repair and maintenance work on gasoline, electric, hybrid and diesel-powered buses and other motorized and auxiliary equipment.
- Work involves maintenance/repair of all engine, transmission, suspension, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and related components and assemblies.
- Work requires incumbents to learn and transfer new and expanded mechanical and electronic knowledge and skills as diagnostic systems and mechanical/electronic components are modified and updated.
- Work also requires compliance with all applicable, federally mandated safety-sensitive requirements.
- Work is performed under the general supervision of Vehicle Maintenance Supervisors.
Wage: $29.82/hour (increasing to $31.02 on July 1st)
(Additional Pay Incentives Available With ‘H-Series ASE’ Certifications)
Sign-On Bonus: $2,000
Benefits:
- Health, Vision, and Dental
- Single - $180 per month
- Single employee with children - $200 per month
- Family - $220 per month
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Paid CDL Training
- Uniform, Boot, and Tool Allowance
- Pension & Optional 401K plan
Required Mechanic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 2 years of verifiable automotive maintenance experience.
- Possess a valid TN Class “B” Driver’s License
- Must not have speeding tickets that are19 MPH (or above) the speed limit
- Must pass drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety sensitive positions as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655. The person selected for this position will be tested prior to being awarded the job.
- Ability to pass a DOT medical physical test and keep this current while in the position.
- Willingness and availability to work varying shifts that have been bid on weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Additional licenses, certifications, and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
- Company will provide training as needed.
Typical Mechanic Duties:
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects in gasoline, electric, hybrid and diesel-powered buses, trucks, cars and other heavy motorized mechanical equipment; operate and maintain electronic diagnostic and related equipment.
- Remove, replace, diagnose, dismantle and repair all types of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines, automatic transmissions, differentials, hydraulic, cooling, hybrid, pneumatic and electrical systems.
- Install, maintain and repair electrical and mechanical units and accessories of coaches using electrical diagrams and schematics.
- Replace and adjust brakes, repair pumps, starters, injectors, lights, steering gears, generators and air conditioning systems.
- Operate overhead cranes, hydraulic lifts, hoists, jacks, drill presses, as appropriately certified.
- Perform field repair work and emergency road repairs.
- Maintain records of orders, completed repairs, time worked, and materials used; enter and extract data in automated vehicle maintenance system.
- Acquire the skills to perform independently basic diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and mechanical system equipment.
WeGo Public Transit (also known as DTO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $30 - $35