The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for C-Repairman-Bus. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)seeks candidates to perform entry level manual maintenance work that involves the routine maintenance, cleaning, fueling, servicing and operating of MTA vehicles and equipment. Duties include but are not limited to: washes interiors and exteriors of vehicles, manually and/ or with automatic equipment, removes debris from inside the vehicles performs visual inspections for personal property left on/ in vehicles and for suspicious property, removes graffiti from interior and exterior surfaces manually and/ or with machine type devices and chemical cleaning devices, checks and replenishes various fluids to include fuels and engine oil, and maintains records indicating fluids that are dispensed. Employees in this classification must be able to operate the various types of vehicles and equipment, in order to perform various routine maintenance procedures, shop/yard safety and environmental procedures, in addition to performing general cleaning and servicing duties to MTA equipment and/ or facilities. Employee will work under close supervision. He/she will report directly to a Supervisor, and/or Lead Mechanic. The employee will report conspicuously visible damages and unusual conditions. Employee will perform all duties and tasks in conformance with all MTA safety, environmental, and maintenance practices and procedures. He/she will assist in preparation of maintenance activity or related reports, and in maintaining cleanliness of work areas, and operates various MTA vehicles. Employee will also perform any and all duties of a similar nature as required.

The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, City Maryland.
The current work schedule hours vary on a 24 hour shift.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:  Must be 18 years of age. Possession of high school diploma or equivalency (GED) certificate;
Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties in the truck, bus or automotive trade: changing fluids and filters, removing parts and units from vehicles, fueling, and visually inspecting vehicles for discrepancies.
SUBSTITUTION INFORMATION
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
NOTE: A written examination will be given to all qualified applicants to fill current and future vacancies.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employee will be required to have and maintain a reliable communication link for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.
2. Employee may be required to work shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
3. Employee may be exposed to a variety of hazards, requiring the wearing of protective clothing and the use of appropriate safety and Personal Protective Equipment.
4. Employees in this position are considered "Essential Employees" and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.
5. Eligible applicants may be subject to background investigation under Federal and State laws and regulations. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading or fraudulent information on the application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, removal from the list of eligible, withdraw of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.
6. Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49-Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules, and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The employee may travel and work outdoors at various locations throughout the MTA service area, in all types of weather conditions, and at all times of the day or night. Employee may be exposed to a variety of hazards including, but not limited to, toxic materials and fumes, asbestos, flammable or combustible agents; any of which may require the use of personal safety equipment such as hard hats, hearing protection, protective eyewear/footwear, and respirators.
Applicant must be able to perform the physical aspects required in a heavy maintenance shop environment including climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, and lifting objects weighing at least 50 lbs.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
Applicants must possess a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application
C- Repairman must obtain a Class "B" Restricted Permit within two (2) weeks after hire, and a Class “B” Restricted License within ninety (90) days probation period.
TO APPLY:
You must complete an employment 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 on 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 one of the modals.
 
NOTE:
If you submit your application online you must attach your complete driving record, or your application will not be considered for this position. 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
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Please make sure you meet the minimum qualifications and follow the instructions on the Online Employment Center website.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/ ).
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
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The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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.
 
MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 or any other protected status.
Issue Date: 08/14/23