Transit Bus Technician Apprentice

*The salary is $23.93.  IndyGo will pay for CDL training. *

ABOUT US 

We are IndyGo, a Municipal Corporation of Indianapolis – Marion County, and we’re proud to be the largest public transportation provider in the state of Indiana. We operate 32 transit routes throughout the county, providing nearly 10 million passenger trips a year to the good citizens of our region. IndyGo is committed to expanding mobility options to improve connectivity with the company’s mission, vision, and goals. 

WHO WE ARE 

A key measure of any great city is the ease of getting from one place to another. We call it “mobility.” It’s as essential as access to electricity and clean water. It moves a city forward to become a better place of opportunity and community. It’s a measure of a city’s vitality and potential, and it reflects a city’s judgment about its civic priorities. It makes a city a better home and a better place to visit. 

At IndyGo, getting people from one place to another is much more than just moving riders; it’s about getting our riders to their hopes and dreams, to their education and careers, to their families and friends, to their health and well-being, and another day of life in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. 

We’re here because you’ve got somewhere you need to be, and you need an easy, reliable way to get there. So come on; get on and get going to wherever you want to go on IndyGo. 

INDYGO MISSION 

As the region's largest transit authority, we are duty-bound to set the bar for transparency, trust, and overall professionalism. Our mission is to connect our community to economic and cultural opportunities through safe, reliable, and accessible mobility experiences. 

Accountability: We are legally, ethically, and morally committed to utilizing all resources responsibly with integrity and transparency.   

Diversity: We promote, embrace, and value all individuals.   

Safety: We ensure safe and secure environments.    

Excellence: We strive for quality in everything we do. 

Teamwork: We actively promote effective communication, collaboration, and partnerships.  

Respect: We value and treat all with dignity. 

BENEFITS WE OFFER 

• Full-time positions with guaranteed 40 hours/week.  
• Medical, dental, and vision (effective on the 1^st of the month, 30 days after the start date). 
• Free on-site wellness clinic for employees and their families. 
• Retirement plan (401A and 457B). 
• Tuition reimbursement. 
• Free IndyGo transportation for employees and their families. 
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Transit Bus Technician Apprentice is responsible for learning and developing practical maintenance skills, participating in classes and on-site workshops, observing all safety codes, completing tests and assignments, and any other requirements laid out by the apprenticeship program.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily the functions listed below. The company will provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Participate fully in the on-the-job training and related instruction that the apprenticeship program provides.  
• Inspect, service, and repair or replace engines, transmissions, electrical equipment, and air systems such as brakes and compressors 
• Inspect, service, and repair axles and other supporting systems. 
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, overhaul, and install electrical systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, ignition, emission, and pneumatic, mechanical, and related vehicle computerized systems. 
• Install brakes and brake-related components, per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards. 
• Perform preventative maintenance and general servicing to vehicles including changing fluids, greasing, safety checks, etc. 
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, examining, and diagnosing cause of failure and correcting the condition. 
• Perform cutting and welding. Fabricate and install a variety of parts and equipment. 
• Perform routine and periodic preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment.  
• Conduct vehicle safety inspections and replace defective parts and components. 
• Perform minor repairs, inspections, minor adjustments, testing, troubleshooting, cleaning, lubrication, and scheduled maintenance on all electrical, air conditioning, and heat related components in accordance with wiring diagrams, schematics, refrigeration flow diagrams, operation manuals and manufacturers maintenance instructions. 
• Road test vehicles to diagnose mechanical problems and evaluate service after repairs. 
• Respond to and aid in emergencies that require the movement of corporation vehicles involved in incidents and accidents. 
• Complete relevant paperwork and reports. 
• Perform all tasks and assignments within the established safety practices and maintenance guidelines. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• None.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND, OR REQUIREMENTS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience. 

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old and must obtain a commercial driver’s license at age (21) twenty-one. 
• If already at least twenty-one (21) years old, must obtain the commercial driver’s license within six (6) months of hire 
• A valid driver’s license is required.  
• US citizen and or legally authorized to work in the United States of America. 
• Pass the current HR aptitude test(s) 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain working relationships 
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with others using personal contact and email. 
• Above average decision-making and problem-solving abilities. 
• Basic mathematical abilities (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). 
• Ability to accurately complete, organize, and maintain paper and electronic files. 
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks and time 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment. 
• Ability to work independently with work checked on a regular basis. 
• Ability to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time. 
• Ability to move and position self to work in confined spaces, including pit, and underneath vehicles. 
• Ability to occasionally transport heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. from through facility and to the work area.  
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs to work on top of and beneath vehicles. 
• Ability to use tools to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance work, including removing and installing small parts and components and regularly adjusting, assembling, testing, and operating equipment (Some tools will be provided). 
• Position requires exposure to heavy machinery/equipment, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, fumes/odors, some hazardous materials, dust, and dirt.  
• Must be able to pass all post offer physical testing and be able to complete all physical job functions as defined in the Functional Job Description. 
• Ability to work night and weekend work shifts and overtime on a regular basis due to assignment shifts being picked bi-annually according to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

IndyGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer