Transit Bus Mechanic Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $70,556.00 - $112,166.00 Annually
Location : 16700 Crabbs Branch Way Derwood MD 20855 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2026-00105
Department: Department of General Services
Division: DGS 36 Fleet Management Administration
Opening Date: 02/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $70,556 to $107,347, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
provides a comprehensive fleet management program that responsibly meets the needs of our county customers. Leading through best practices, environmental stewardship and sustainability. We strategically plan, maintain, acquire, and dispose of county fleet vehicles and equipment, providing the highest level of cost effective and efficient fleet operations, ensuring transparency and accountability through a dedicated, highly trained, and certified fleet staff.
WHO WE ARELOOKING FOR
is seeking a Mechanic Instructor for its Division of Fleet Management. The Mechanic Instructor will be part of the Training/Quality Assurance Team at the Division of Fleet Management Services.
What You'll Be Doing
Employee will work on specific shifts to be assigned, based on a 24/7-hour operation, and will be required to travel to multiple locations to complete work assignments. Employee will provide training, guidance and assistance to Mechanic Technicians and lesser-skilled employees in diagnosing and resolving difficult and unusual problems encountered n the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles, mobile and/or commercial transit equipment.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Inspecting work in progress or upon completion to see that repair and maintenance work are properly performed, providing guidance, assistance and training, and responding to employees' maintenance/repair questions.
• Furnishing technical advice on difficult/complex jobs.
• Providing instruction to individuals and groups of employees performing maintenance and repair work.
• working with management to advise on training needed by individuals and groups of employees.
• Providing recommendations for process improvements.
• Monitoring and enforcing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Monitoring repair times, materials used, and information input into FASTER, the vehicle maintenance management system.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals, service/recall bulletins, and fleet defect reports; recommending classes/training to improve effectiveness and efficiencies; and
• Contributing to work plans and evaluations of Mechanic Technicians; providing recommendations regarding purchase of shop owned tools and equipment; performing quality assurance inspection and report findings.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
Experience: Seven (7) years of verifiable, progressively responsible experience in problem diagnosis, repair, maintenance and inspection of transit bus, automotive, heavy-duty diesel or gasoline transit buses, or heavy-duty trucks.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
At time of appointment, possession and maintenance of:
• A Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, issued by applicant's state of residence; and
• US Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609).
Within eighteen (18) months from date of appointment employee must obtain and maintain:
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications as (a) Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician and (b) Master Transit Bus Technician; and,
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Industrial Forklift Certification.
Physical Demands: Must be able to perform physically strenuous work while standing, lying down, or sitting; and pull, push, lift and carry items that weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items in excess of 100 pounds.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in an automotive related area or graduation from an automotive trade school. (An equivalent amount of relevant work experience will be considered.)
• Experience preparing and conducting training sessions.
• Experience applying the principles, practices, and concepts of automotive/ heavy equipment fleet operations and management.
• Experience scheduling, assigning and reviewing work in progress and, upon completion, to see that repair and maintenance work are properly performed.
• Experience using automated systems technology and software applications.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have Seven (7) years of verifiable, progressively responsible experience in problem diagnosis, repair, maintenance and inspection of transit bus, automotive, heavy-duty diesel or gasoline transit buses, or heavy-duty trucks?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you understand that PRIOR to appointment, you must be in possession of and maintain a Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, issued by your state of residence; AND a US Environmental Protection Agency Air Conditioning Certification (Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 and 609? )

• Yes
• No

04
Do you understand that within eighteen (18) months from the date of appointment you must obtain and maintain: an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as (a) Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician and (b) Master Transit Bus Technician; and an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Industrial Forklift Certification?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have the ability to perform physically strenuous work while standing, lying down, or sitting; and pull, push, lift and carry items that weigh up to 100 pounds, and occasionally items in excess of 100 pounds?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have a bachelor's degree in an automotive related area or have you graduated from an automotive trade school?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have experience preparing and conducting training sessions?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have experience applying the principles, practices, and concepts of automotive/ heavy equipment fleet operations and management?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have experience scheduling, assigning and reviewing work in progress and, upon completion, to see that repair and maintenance work are properly performed?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you have experience using automated systems technology and software applications?

• Yes
• No

Required Question