Maintenance Technician III

About The Role

Help keep our school-bus fleet safe, reliable, and route-ready. As a Tech 3 you’ll focus on preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) and light-duty repairs that support uptime, safety, and on-time performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Maintenance Department and Technicians.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and light-duty repairs.
• Arrange for and obtain appropriate inspections/approvals of major repairs before vehicle release.
• Maintain a safe, clean, productive, and efficient work area in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial, and local guidelines.
• Identify and report any additional maintenance/repairs found during assigned work, including items requiring a higher qualification level.
• Record time spent, parts used, and all repairs/maintenance in the appropriate system.
• Advise the Lead Technician or Supervisor of unsafe conditions/practices and/or vehicle abuse.
• Exhibit the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with a supervisor/manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent education and/or training and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year truck or automotive repair experience.
• Must be verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g., pay stubs, W-2, or equivalent).
• Minimum recommended hand tools for a Class III Mechanic.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Prior fleet experience; familiarity with diesel and gasoline systems.
• Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred).

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay.
• PTO accrual.

Pay

The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.