Join Topeka Metro’s Maintenance Department as a Maintenance Technician IV. The shift for this position is Tuesday-Friday 12:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. and Saturday 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. with an hourly pay rate of $23.33/hour.
Topeka Metro offers an excellent benefit package including free employee health insurance, paid sick/vacation/holidays, and KPERS retirement. Uniforms and safety/tool allowance are provided.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform entry level maintenance service work on transit vehicles and facilities.
• Perform minor inspections such as checking/replenishing fluids and tire pressure. Fuel all transit vehicles and maintain daily fuel logs. Run fixed-route buses through bus wash.
• Respond to service calls from bus operators on route.
• Ability to perform facility and grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, snow removal, facility repairs, and painting.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary for the completion of assigned duties.
• Possess and maintain an inventory of hand tools necessary for the position.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements within six (6) months of hire date. Paid training is provided.
• Steady work history with some basic mechanical experience.
• HS diploma/GED.
Applicants must satisfactorily pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen, post offer functional employment test, and DOT medical exam.
Compensation: $23.33/hour
Apply by 08/16/2024
Download an application & characteristic survey at www.topekametro.org under the Careers tab & submit by mail, e-mail, fax, or in person. Applications can be picked up or dropped off at either location:
Topeka Metro Admin. Office 201 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603
Quincy Street Station 820 S.E. Quincy St. Topeka, KS 66612
E-mail: resumes@topekametro.org
FAX: (785) 233-3063
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Topeka Metro is a Drug Free Workplace.
Topeka Metro is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunities for all persons and will make all employment decisions, including hiring, on the basis of merit and ability without regard to, race, religion or creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or Federal law. Topeka Metro also prohibits retaliation.