Automotive Technician

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Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Title: Bus Serviceperson (Entry-level Automotive Technician, Fueler

)
***Now Offering $3,000 Signing Bonuses for all new Servicepersons*

**$6,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B License Holders (must have air brake and passenger endorsement) at time of hi

re
Summ

aryNew Jersey Transit may have openings at any of the following Locations: Fairview, Paterson, North Bergen, Oradell, Wayne, or Westwo

od.
Under the direction of the Superintendent or General Foreman, a Bus Serviceperson is responsible for checking and maintaining of all NJ TRANSIT buses for daily services. Report any damages or repairs needed as directed by the supervi

sor.
Roles and Responsibili

• ties:Check bus fluids and maintain required l
• evelsChange f
• luidsClean inside and around
• busesShift and drive buses in and around the g
• arageSteam en
• ginesChange tires (utilizing the appropriate equip
• ment)Complete forms required in carrying out duties of the pos

ition
Tra

• ining:NJ TRANSIT’s Surface Transit Training Department offers comprehensive job-related training for all Servicepersons new hires. This may include, but is not guaranteed, support in obtaining a Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) or a Commercial Driver License

(CDL)
Education, Experience, and Qualific

• ations:Light professional mechanical experience preferred; diesel experience a plus but not r
• equiredBe twenty-one years (21) years
• of agePossess a valid NJ Driver’s License with three (3) years of driving exp
• erienceMust be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement or possess a valid NY/PA CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorse
• ment***Be able to work any shift in keeping with seniority-based scheduling. Hours vary depending upon the Bus
• Garage.Be able to pass the pre-employment physical and background
• checksHave a good driving record with less than five (5)

points
At NJ TRANSIT you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit

• package!$6,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B License Holders (must have air brake and passenger endorsement) at time
• of hire*$3,000 Signing Bonus for all newly hired Servicep
• ersons* Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental &
• ; visionPension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plan (lifetime
• benefit)Growth Oppor
• tunitiesPaid
• time offAssistance obtaining your CDL (for NJ drive

rs only)
Salar

y: $19.49
At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity

Employer.*Terms and Conditi

ons Apply.This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive