Maintenance Technician I

About the Role

As a Fleet Technician supporting our school bus fleet, you’ll handle advanced diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on Summit’s Fleet of 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. You’ll 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 such as 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, including an industry-leading ASE Training & Incentive program.
• Predictable preventive maintenance (PM) cycles and a safety-first culture tailored to pupil transportation.
• Robust telematics platform.

Pay

The pay rate range varies between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions.