
Skilled Trades
Breadcrumb
Positions
Bus Mechanic
Railcar Mechanic
Light Duty Vehicle Mechanic
Building Maintenance
Fare Collection & Communications
Body Shop
Machine Shop
HVAC
Bus Electrician
Rail Electrician
Electronics and Signal Maintainer
High Voltage Electrician
State of the Art Technology
Our skilled trades positions repair:
- Battery Electric Bus with Siemens Traction Motor
- Hybrid/Electric
- Compressed Natural Gas
- Cummins Engine
- Voith and Allison Transmissions
- Dinex, VBEA, and Vansco Multi-plex communications
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- Antilock Brake Systems
- Automatic Traction Control
- RFID Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Wireless laptop diagnostics
- Rebuild shop with Engine and Transmission
- Hybrid/Electric Bus High Voltage Verification
- And more...
Is Metro Right for you?
How about a career that’s good for you and your community? A job that makes a meaningful impact on the daily lives of those around you? Metro gets people to work, school, healthcare, and provide access to groceries, medicine and other day-to-day needs. Public transportation is a crucial part of many people’s lives. Many may not be able to contribute to life in Western New York without your contribution first. This is the kind of reward that keeps hundreds of people at Metro for decades. It’s a job that matters.
If this sounds right for you, Metro offers training, re-training, and job mobility like no place else.
Benefits
Metro wants you to feel good. We pay approximately 89% of medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. Also included is a life insurance policy, wellness program and a retirement plan.
Attendance Bonus
Metro appreciates dedication. Positions can earn up to an additional $1,750 per year by maintaining perfect attendance.
Longevity Pay
Metro also appreciates loyalty. Positions have the opportunity to earn up to $1,800 per year in longevity pay.
Tool Allowance
Metro provides an allowance to you to offset the cost of tools you need for your job, up to $1,250 per year.
Uniform Allowance
Clothing and laundry allowance for eligible trades is based on their position.
MetGo
NFTA employees receive a MetGo Employee Pass for use on Metro Bus or Metro Rail anytime.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Metro appreciates people working in public service jobs. You may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Cellular Phone Discounts
The NFTA has agreements with many cellular phone providers. Savings range from 19-25%, depending on provider.
Deferred Compensation Pre-tax Savings Plan
Metro offers enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation. It allows you to put aside money from each paycheck toward your retirement in a pre-tax account.
Paid Metro CDL Training
Dedicated training room, full time trainer on staff, paid tuition for continuing education.
Pay
Mechanic 'A' Starting Rate
$25.84/hr
Mechanic 'A' Full Rate
$32.30/hr
Aviation Services Mechanic Starting Rate
$25.34/hr
Aviation Services Mechanic Full Rate
$30.12/hr
Time Off
Metro Skilled Trades Positions:
- 5 days of vacation earned through your first year (10 days through your second year)
- 3 personal days
- 8 sick days
- 1 floating holiday
- 11 paid holidays
Aviation Skilled Trades Positions:
- 13 days of vacation your first year
- 2 floating holidays
- 13 sick days per year
- 12 Paid holidays
Full Time
40 hours a week guaranteed.
How to Apply
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NFTA Human Resources
181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-855-6500 TTY/Relay 711 or 1-800-662-1220
The NFTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer