School Bus Fleet Mechanic

About the Role

As a member of our transportation maintenance team, you will play a vital role in keeping students safe by ensuring the buses serving North Branch Area Schools are dependable and road-ready. This position involves all areas of vehicle maintenance, including diagnosis and repair on school buses, motor coaches, pickup trucks, passenger vans, cars, tractors, and/or forklifts owned by the company.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs in accordance with OEM manufacturer's recommendations and State and Federal regulations.
• Inspects equipment for defects, determines root causes, and completes repairs for appropriate correction.
• Uses full understanding of preventative maintenance inspection and repair processes, including but not limited to diesel and gas engines, air and hydraulic braking systems, suspension systems, drivetrain assemblies, automatic transmissions, differentials, hydraulic lift systems, electrical systems, and body assemblies.
• Answers service calls and responds to breakdowns; conducts on-site repairs when possible.
• May install accessories such as two-way radios, cameras, and GPS systems.
• Reviews technical service bulletins, vehicle maintenance diagnostic links, online electrical diagrams, and uses diagnostic software for diesel and gas engines, braking systems, etc.
• Handles parts procurement and inventory control.
• Communicates with bus drivers, operations staff, and other fleet technicians regarding maintenance difficulties and advises or assists as necessary.
• Performs safety inspections; assists with annual Michigan State Police inspections.
• Maintains cleanliness of the maintenance facility, including emptying trash, sweeping, and mopping floors in work areas, restrooms, and locker rooms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Meet all general qualifications for employment.
• Meet State and/or ASE requirements for appropriate mechanic licensing.
• Meet State and/or Federal physical examination requirements.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening as established by Company, State, and Federal requirements.
• Meet Company, State, and School District standards for criminal history check.

Qualifications

• Vehicle maintenance experience required; diesel bus/truck or automotive maintenance preferred.
• Technical School degree in diesel/automotive preferred but not required, with 3 to 5 years of vehicle maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must hold or be able to obtain current Mechanic Licenses through ASE or the State of Michigan in the following areas: Heavy Duty Brakes, Heavy Duty Suspension and Steering, Heavy Duty Diesel Engines, Heavy Duty Drive Train, Electrical.
• May also be required to be certified in Computer Electronic Engine and Transmission Diagnostics.

Additional Qualifications

• Where serving as the sole technician, must have an excellent driving record, a minimum of five years' driving experience, a valid Michigan driver's license, and hold or be able to obtain a valid Michigan Class B Commercial Driver's License with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements and no air brake restriction.
• Some operations may require functioning as a substitute school bus driver if circumstances require additional drivers to transport students.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform duties and/or utilize equipment with or without accommodation, including operating a variety of diesel and automotive equipment, diagnostic software, mechanics tools, air/electrical tools, hand tools, welder, A/C equipment, vehicle lifts, wheel dollies, brake jobs, and other tasks.
• Must be able to use body members to work; lift, push, pull, move, or carry heavy objects or materials.
• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 35 to 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry weight of 50 to 100 pounds.

Benefits

• Benefits packages are available to eligible employees, with employer contribution levels varying based on established qualifying factors.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan is available after completion of one (1) year of service, contingent upon satisfying all other eligibility requirements.