Diesel Bus Mechanic Foreman

Academy Bus is seeking a hands-on Diesel Bus Mechanic Foreman supervisor for our Atlanta, GA facility. This role manages a team of mechanics and cleaning crew while overseeing diesel bus maintenance garage operations. The position is full-time and pays $33.00-$42.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise diesel mechanics and cleaning staff
• Hands-on maintenance of assigned bus fleet
• Repair, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of modern tour bus engines and transmissions
• Reconditioning, preventative, and routine maintenance
• Inspections, road tests, and response to road calls
• Warranty and repair documentation
• Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly, and cleaning of components such as:
  • Diesel engines, electronic systems/motors/controls
  • Drive line components, tires, bearings, brake systems, seals
  • Radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators
  • Steering components, oil/air filters, door assemblies, controls
  • Belts, pneumatic valves, cables, linkages, radiators
  • Heating, air conditioning, alternators, generators, voltage regulators
  • Suspensions, seating, steering, and glass
• Supervise maintenance operations and source local vendors as needed
• General welding/fabrication

Requirements

• 7+ years of diesel engine maintenance
• Supervisory experience
• Must have own tools
• Proven ability to use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, pullers, VOA instruments, reamers, vacuum and compression pumps, welding equipment, and testing instruments
• Proficient in the use of diagnostic devices such as: DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, schematics, AIC (Freon) recovery and charging equipment
• Basic computer skills
• CDL License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life insurance)
• Supplemental coverages
• 401K plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Pay

$33.00-$42.00 per hour