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David Careers

Airport Transit Train Mechanic (Paid Training Provided!)

Posted 2 days ago

wayneway enterpriseHouston (TX)
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherMixed Mode Transit Systems

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$24.50

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About the role

Job Description: Airport Transit Train Mechanic (Paid Training Provided!)
Location: Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Pay: $24.50 + possible overtime opportunities
Schedule: Full-Time | In-person | Shift-based (including nights/weekends/holidays)
Career Level: Entry to Mid-LevelAbout the RoleAre you experienced in automotive, diesel, equipment, or mechanical repair and looking for a career with long-term growth? Turn your mechanical skills into a high-demand technical career as an Airport Transit Train Mechanic supporting the automated people-mover train system at Houston's busiest airport. You’ll help maintain and repair the driverless transit trains that carry millions of passengers every year. This role offers paid, hands-on training and the chance to work with advanced mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems in a secure, high-tech airport environment.
What You’ll Do: As an Airport Transit Train Mechanic, you will work on real mechanical and electrical troubleshooting—not just preventive maintenance.
Your responsibilities include:
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and safety checks on automated transit vehicles
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electromechanical, and HVAC issues
  • Work on components such as motors, gearboxes, brakes, pneumatics, and control systems
  • Assist with corrective and emergency repairs to keep trains operating safely
  • Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
  • Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic meters, and schematics
  • Identify root-cause failures and support system restoration
  • Coordinate with senior technicians on complex faults and system adjustments
  • Operational Support
  • Ensure the transit system meets operational and safety requirements
  • Document maintenance activities and follow established procedures
  • Contribute to 24/7 operations with rotating shift coverage
What We’re Looking For: We value real hands-on experience—shop, field, trade school, or self-taught/personal project mechanical experience. Ideal candidates have:
Required:
  • Experience in automotive, diesel, equipment, or mechanical repair
  • Examples: engine work, brakes, suspension, electrical diagnosis, AC/HVAC, drivetrain or component repair
  • Ability to use common mechanical tools and learn new systems
  • High school diploma or GEDValid driver’s license
  • Ability to work shifts (nights, weekends, holidays)
  • Ability to pass a federal background check for airport security clearance
Preferred: Trade school, vocational training, or military mechanical experience Experience with electromechanical systems or reading basic schematics Why You’ll Love This Job
  • Paid Training — build new technical skills from day one
  • Stable Full-Time Role — consistent hours + overtime opportunities
  • Career Growth — advance into senior tech, lead, or specialist roles
  • Unique Work Environment — maintain high-tech automated transit vehicles
  • Mission-Critical Work — play a key role in keeping Houston’s airport moving
Who Thrives HereThis job is perfect for you if you enjoy: Mechanical troubleshooting Working with tools Figuring out how systems operate Technical learning and hands-on repairs A stable career path with room to grow If you’ve worked on cars, trucks, engines, heavy equipment, or any complex mechanical systems, you’ll fit right in. Ready to Build a Career in Transit Technology? Apply today and turn your mechanical experience into a long-term, high-tech career as an Airport Transit Train Mechanic. Application Question(s):Do you have a valid driver's license? This position requires eligibility to obtain a SIDA badge, which includes a federal background check and security screening. Are you willing and able to complete the required background process? This position requires the ability to work shift schedules in a 24/7 operational environment, including mornings, afternoons, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Are you willing to work an assigned shift-based schedule? Do you have experience using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic meters, and reading schematics or technical diagrams? Please provide a brief overview of your experience. How many years of experience in automotive, diesel, equipment, or mechanical repair do you have? Please provide a brief overview of the types of repairs, diagnostics, or equipment you’ve worked on.
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

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