Automotive Lead Journey

As Automotive Lead Journey Mechanic, you will oversee mechanical functions in the maintenance shop.

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible journey-level experience in vehicle maintenance including mechanical repair on diesel- or gas-powered equipment.
• Possession of a complete set of heavy equipment Journey Level tools and a roll away toolbox.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire, a Washington State driver's license and a CDL license with passenger endorsement and air brake restriction removed.
• Must be able to work any shift assigned to meet the needs of the agency, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

• Principles, practices, materials, and operating procedures for vehicle maintenance and inspections.
• Operation and maintenance functions of light to medium duty gas or diesel equipment.
• Computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Health and safety hazards, precautions, and proper use of safety equipment.
• Basic computer skills.

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit’s core values in support of the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring team commitment, pride, and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals. Demonstrating courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions.
• Effective written and oral communications that are timely, relevant, concise, and clearly outline necessary actions.
• Use of diagnostic equipment.
• Diesel and gas engine and transmission diagnostics and repair.
• Use of maintenance computer software.
• Performing maintenance repairs and work with limited supervision.
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers, supervisor, the public, and others.
• Recognizing and informing management of deficiencies in performance standards.
• Collaborative teamwork.
• Managing multiple tasks effectively and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Ability to think critically, identify strengths and weaknesses and alternate solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Agency policies and procedures.
• Maintenance shop rules and regulations.
• Responding to and analyzing operating problems, developing and implementing corrective actions.

Employee Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan. In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue nineteen (19) days of Paid Time Off (152 hours) in their first year and receive ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. 

If you have a family member, or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Human Resources Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position will be affected.

As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on an basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.