Bus Mechanic

Salary: $21.63 - $30.56 Hourly
Location : Wichita Transit, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: BUS MECH A 2nd Shift
Department: Transportation
Division: TRANSIT Vehicle Maintenance
Opening Date: 11/13/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: 5000

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is technical work in the diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance of cars, trucks, buses and vehicular equipment. Work may involve advising less experienced employees and/or temporarily supervising the shop. Assistance and/or direction are available from a supervisor.
The days and hours for this position: 4:30pm to 1:00am - With Sunday & Friday off
Bargaining Unit: Transit Teamsters
Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
**Posting may come down at anytime**

Examples of Work Performed

• Requests parts and materials.
• Diagnoses, removes, repairs or rebuilds and replaces engines, transmissions, and other parts and drive train components.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical, drive line, suspension, steering, brakes and air conditioning systems and order proper parts for the job.
• Maintains written record of work performed.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs the duties of Bus Mechanic B, Bus Mechanic's Helper or Bus Utility Worker when needed.
• Makes unassisted trade outs and/or on-street repairs in order to return a vehicle back to garage or back into service.
• Assumes the responsibilities of Lead Mechanic as needed.
• Designs, fabricates and modifies parts and equipment as needed for proper repair.
• Completion of work assignments requires operation of a vehicle.
• The examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Thorough knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trade and the ability to use these tools to perform repair work on vehicles/equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to obtain Type I and II Freon certifications and to obtain EPA 609 certification within one year of hire date.
• Ability to weld using gas or electrical equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information contained in technical repair manuals.
• May require the ability to climb onto equipment and make repairs as much as 25' in height.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to fluids and solvents used in vehicle repair work.
• Ability to perform continuous manual and physical labor while standing on cement floor.
• Ability to lift/carry bulky objects weighing up to 75 pounds (any heavier than 75 pounds then need to be able to lift with the assistance of another person) for distances of up to 100 feet.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen, or cut.
• Ability to lift, bend, squat, kneeling, stoop, and twist as necessary to remove, repair, recondition or replace body, interior, suspension, and drive train parts and glass.
• Ability to push/pull with up to 85 pounds of force to maneuver/handle equipment around work area.
• Ability to maneuver and crawl into confined/tight spaces, and utilize a creeper as necessary to complete work.
• Ability to perform repetitive/sustained forward as well as repetitive/sustained overhead work.
• Ability to handle/operate necessary equipment to complete work.
• Ability to work in inclement and extreme weather conditions including (but not limited to) rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity.
• Ability to demonstrate safe body mechanics while performing/completing work.
• Ability to perform all above mentioned tasks on an infrequent basis, or higher.
• Ability to provide one's own hand tools as listed in maintenance plan and storage cabinet.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Kansas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and to acquire Air Brake and Passenger endorsements within six months of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Ability to obtain EPA 609 certification with one year of hire date.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training

• High school diploma.
• 3 years' experience performing a wide range of maintenance and mechanical repair work on light and heavy vehicles.
• A minimum of five (5) years of unrestricted licensed driving experience.
• Ability to acquire a valid Class A or Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements within six months of being hired. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• A valid Class A or Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements.
• Previous experience with bus and/or diesel systems.
• 1 year of previous welding experience using gas or electrical equipment.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
This is a safety-sensitive position that requires the most recent two-year Drug and Alcohol testing records and accident records.
This position is represented by Teamsters Local 795 and includes Teamsters Pension.
This position may require pre-employment testing at any or all of the following: Workforce Center, City of Wichita Human Resources Department, or the Transit Department.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:
CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01

The following validates my highest level of education...

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/JD

02

My driving record/license has had no restrictions for the following years...

• 1 to 3 years without restriction.
• 4 to 7 years without restriction.
• 8+ years without restriction.
• My driving license/record currently has restrictions.

03

(6mo) This position requires a Class A or Class B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements. Please identify your current CDL status...

• I currently have a Class A CDL with no endorsements
• I currently have a Class A CDL with air brake endorsement.
• I currently have a Class A CDL with passenger endorsement.
• I currently have a Class A CDL with air brake and passenger endorsement.
• I currently have a Class B CDL
• I currently have a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• I currently have a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• I currently have a Class B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsement.
• I do not have either a Class A or Class B CDL with endorsements, but am willing and able to obtain this CDL with endorsements within six (6)months of hire.
• I am not willing or able to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL with endorsements.

04

This position requires a CDL. If you are Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to obtain a CDL from your home country to meet this requirement in addition to having valid employment authorization.

• I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I have or can obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
• I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I do not or cannot obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
• I am not a Canadian or Mexican citizen.

05

I have the following years of experience performing a wide-range of maintenance and mechanical repair work on light and heavy vehicles....

• 1 to 3 years' experience.
• 4 to 7 years' experience.
• 8+ years' experience.
• I do not have experience performing a wide-range of maintenance and mechanical repair work on light and heavy vehicles.

06

I have one-year of welding experience using gas or electrical equipment.

• Yes
• No

07

I have the following Freon certifications...

• I have both Type I and Type II Freon certifications.
• I have EPA 609 certification
• I have Type 1 Freon Certification.
• I have Type II Freon Certification.
• I do not have Type I and Type II Freon certifications or the EPA 609 certification but am willing and able to obtain these certifications within one-year of hire.
• I do not have Type I or Type II Freon certifications or the EPA 609 certification and am NOT willing or able to obtain these certifications within one-year of hire.

08

I understand this position requires me to provide my own hand tools and also a roll around tool box in which to store them. I am able to meet this job requirement.

• Yes
• No

09

I have experience with bus and/or diesel experience.

• Yes
• No

10

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

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