Driven to fix things?
Work for Metro Transit and fix your paycheck!
Become a mechanic who works on buses, light rail, commuter rail trains, or fleet vehicles or a maintenance of way technician for our tracks and railway systems. You’ll be investing not only in a rewarding career but also in the future of a great transit system.
These maintenance careers ensure that Metro Transit remains a vital part of what keeps the metro moving and growing. Starting pay ranges from $37.80/hr. to $49.48/hr. depending on position with a $4,000 hiring bonus for all positions. Second- and third-shift workers receive even higher wages!
$4,000 Hiring Bonus
- $2,000 after 30 days of employment
- $2,000 after probation completion (6 months)
Vehicle mechanic technician positions
Mechanic Technicians diagnose, repair, and provide preventive maintenance on Metro Transit’s buses, trains, cars, trucks, and equipment. They also remanufacture and rebuild components to the manufactures’ specifications; fabricate/machine/design parts as needed and provide welding and painting services. A $1,500 initial tool allowance is given upon completion of probation, with $600 annually for ongoing equipment/tool needs. Starting pay begins at $37.80 an hour - up to $40.45 an hour if you work third shift.
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Maintenance of Way (Systems Maintenance) positions
Track Maintainer
This position is an overnight shift and provides track maintenance and inspection activities that comply with the safety requirements prescribed in the US Department of Transportation and Metro Transit rules and practices. Duties include inspection, repairs, and replacement of tracks. Starting pay begins at $36.88 an hour.
Apply now for a Track Maintainer position!
Signals Technician
Signals Technicians perform testing, maintenance, repair, and installation of electronic systems and equipment associated with light rail wayside signal systems and subsystems. Starting pay begins at $39.03 an hour.
Apply now for a Signals Technician position!
Traction Power Maintainer
This position maintains overhead catenary systems for light rail and their individual components to the highest applicable standards; maintains traction power systems including substations and provides a safe and reliable service to customers; and maintains power distribution equipment for Maintenance of Way building, tunnels, and passenger stations. Starting pay begins at $49.48 an hour, more for second and third shift work.
Apply now for a Traction Power Maintainer position!
Benefits
We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! Employees receive a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels:
- Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
- Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
- Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
- Dental insurance, life insurance, and vision insurance
As an employee, you will have access to free:
- Well@Work clinic
- Transit pass valued at over $1,200 per year
- Free parking at job locations
- Fitness centers at many job locations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive health and wellness programs and resources