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Posts in Category: Bus Maintenance

Technicians compete against each other, clock in Bus Maintenance Roadeo

Posted by John Komarek | Jan. 24, 2020

Getting buses ready to pull out of the garage on time means Metro Transit’s technicians are always aware of the clock. This week, a friendly competition put a group of technicians on an even more challenging timeline. Inside one of Metro [...]

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Fleet plan calls for gradual addition of electric buses

Posted by Drew Kerr | Dec. 10, 2018

Electric buses will be gradually added to Metro Transit's bus fleet over the coming years under a plan presented this week to the Metropolitan Council. The plan will begin going into effect next year, when Metro Transit starts the process of [...]

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Aspiring technicians ready for next step

Posted by John Komarek | Oct. 24, 2018

A group of 17 aspiring technicians were celebrated last week as they prepared to take the next step toward full-time roles in Bus Maintenance. The recognition was the latest benchmark for the Metro Transit Technician Training Program, which [...]

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Mid-life maintenance prolongs buses longevity

Posted by John Komarek | Aug. 30, 2018

The Overhaul Base team, from Left to Right: Back Row, Ken Hislop, Jake Widgren, Bob Henrich, Paul Swanson. Middle Row: Mark Bohlke, David Pizza, Steve Book, Jim Biesemeier, Marty Hauge, Anthony Zessman (Supervisor). Front Row: Bob Lemay, Mike [...]

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Prospective technicians welcomed, challenged to show ‘grit’

Posted by Drew Kerr | Dec. 6, 2017

Wearing an oil-stained florescent jacket, Ravie Sawh stood before a group of 50 job seekers and their supporters at Metro Transit's Overhaul Base last week. The group was assembled to hear what their futures could look like as the newest [...]

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