To provide clean, safe, and reliable service, we have hundreds of technicians working behind the scenes on our buses, trains, rail systems and facilities. In our Meet a Mechanic series, we introduce you to those who are committed to their craft and hear why they enjoy what they do. Want to be a part of the team that keeps the metro moving? We’re hiring!
Tell us a little bit about your background?
When I was young, my family moved from Guyana to the United States. I watched my father and uncles work on cars, so I followed their lead, studied automotive technology, and spent about a decade working at dealerships and an electric vehicle company, where I learned about electric motors, batteries, and high-voltage systems.
What brought you to Metro Transit?
A customer who turned out to be a Metro Transit mechanic, told me how much he enjoyed his job, encouraged me to apply, and even said he’d be a reference. I thought, ‘That sounds like the job I’ve been looking for.’ I started here in December 2024.
What do you enjoy most about working here?
I took a bit of a pay cut coming here, but the quality of life is so much better. Working at a dealership, you’re under constant pressure and rushing cars out the door instead of focusing on quality. Here, I don’t get burned out, so when I get home, I can enjoy spending time with my kids and my wife. It’s a good balance. Money comes and goes, but at the end of the day, family is what really matters.
What’s next for you?
I’ve learned a lot since coming here and love being challenged. I’m excited about working on electric buses. I think this is the last job I’ll ever have. To me, this really feels like the American Dream.