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-Level

About the Role

Are 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 GED
Valid 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 Here

This 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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