We’re Hiring MAX Maintenance Technicians
Our MAX maintenance technicians are an essential part of the TriMet team. They perform and support a wide variety of repair and maintenance services on our MAX trains.
$7,500 hiring bonus! Apply now
Great pay
Start out making $43.83/hour
Plus a $7,500 hiring bonus!
Awesome benefits
At TriMet, it’s one great benefit after another. As a union, non-exempt, full-time employee, you’ll enjoy:
- Low to no-cost medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your family
- Health care/dependent care spending accounts
- Paid vacation time and sick leave
- Time-and-a-half holiday pay
- 401a retirement plan with a 9% employer contribution
- Deferred compensation retirement plan
- Up to $5,250 yearly tuition reimbursement
- $150 monthly childcare subsidy
- On-site fitness center for a small fee
- Employee assistance program
- Access to hundreds of online job development courses
- Free transit pass for you and your family
Meaningful work
Our MAX technicians are part of a motivated and positive team that keeps the Portland area moving. With 145 trains in our fleet, the maintenance work you’ll perform helps create a better riding experience for everyone on board.
What are the requirements?
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A High school diploma or GED
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Three years of experience in electrified rail transit vehicle maintenance or manufacturing, or completion of TriMet Light Rail Vehicle Technician training program. Or any combination of experience and training.
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An Associate's degree in Electronics Technology, Aviation Maintenance, ASE - Automotive Service Technology, other related degree or equivalent U.S. military training may be considered.
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Upon verification of prior experience, applicants must pass a qualifying written examination, a physical examination with a drug screen, and meet the physical activity requirements of the job.
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Possession of current/valid or ability to obtain Class "A or B" Commercial Driver's License issued by Oregon or Washington with Passenger Endorsement and no Restrictions on Airbrakes; three years recent driving experience with a satisfactory driving record.
Ready to move forward?
Forbes Magazine recently ranked TriMet as one of the top five places to work in Oregon! TriMet is ranked the number one Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as the top “Transportation and Logistics” employer in the state.
