Maintenance Technician I

About the role

Support our school bus fleet by handling advanced diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on Summit’s vehicles to ensure routes leave safe and on time. You’ll work across yellow-bus systems—preventive maintenance, DOT/state inspections and DVIR readiness, air/hydraulic braking, steering/suspension, electrical/charging, HVAC, drivetrains/transmissions, and engine performance—while modeling craftsmanship, safety, and uptime. Collaborate with the Lead Technician or Maintenance Supervisor to identify and complete repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automotive and diesel systems—including brakes, steering, suspension, drivetrains, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems—according to skill level.
• Perform engine adjustments, rebuilds, and test drives to verify quality repairs.
• Complete required safety inspections and repair sign-offs before releasing vehicles.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant workspace following all Federal, State, and local standards.
• Identify and report additional service needs or complex issues requiring advanced support.
• Accurately log labor hours, parts used, and completed work in the maintenance system.
• Notify leadership of unsafe conditions, equipment misuse, or vehicle abuse immediately.
• Respond to road calls and perform mobile repairs when needed.
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and integrity in every task.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of medium/heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience, verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g., pay stubs, W-2, or equivalent).
• Knowledgeable in the use of diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and A/C issues.
• Advanced technical knowledge of major vehicle components in diesel and gas equipment.
• Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a diesel technician.
• Ability to use good judgment and sound decision-making skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent education and/or training and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred)—company offers a free training program for mechanics.
• ASE Certification desirable but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual.
• Retirement savings plan enrollment.
• Ongoing training and internal advancement opportunities.
• Access to industry-leading complimentary fleet/OEM training, modern diagnostic equipment, and school-bus system training.
• CDL and ASE support: company training available for mechanics; industry-leading ASE Training & Incentive program.
• Predictable preventive maintenance (PM) cycles and a safety-first culture tailored to pupil transportation.
• Robust telematics platform.

Pay

Pay rate range varies by site, geographical market, customer/contractual terms, and position.