Diesel Bus Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts condition and operational safety;
• Ensure maintenance of the highest level, including physical appearance.
• Repairing vehicle transmission, brakes, engines and other associated parts.
• Address immediate fleet concerns and maintain fleet maintenance records:
• Review driver defect reports daily,
• Review PM’s and trouble-shoot/resolve issues to reduce the number of road calls and ensure a prominent level of safety within all operations.
• Track daily vehicle reports, labor hours, maintenance, and repair records to ensure all maintenance files are accurate and current.
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown, make appropriate arrangements to have inoperable vehicle or equipment repaired or towed.
• Supports the IT Team in the management of on-board shuttle technology such as Wi-Fi devices, telematics systems and vehicle tablets to ensure the systems are functional and installed accordingly.
• Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issue.
• As needed assign work order to B and C level technicians.
• Testing driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions.
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.

Requirements

• Must be 21+ years old
• 3+ years of vehicle maintenance experience (transit buses or motor coaches preferred)
• Strong hands-on experience with: Heavy-duty electrical systems Air brakes Suspension systems
• Experience using diesel diagnostic tools (e.g., Cummins Insite, QuickServe, AllData, WABCO, Bendix)
• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Current DOT Medical Card or able to obtain one
• Able to pass a pre-employment DOT drug test
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Flexible schedule, including occasional overtime
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Qualifications

• ASE Certifications (Medium/Heavy Truck or School/Transit Bus)
• Powertrain Certification EPA 609 HVAC Certification
• CDL (Class A or B) with Passenger endorsement
• CDL training available for qualified candidates