Bus Maintenance Mechanic

Altech Services, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Altech Services, Inc. is seeking a Diesel Mechanic in Trenton, NJ to provide maintenance services for transportation buses. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience and be certified as a diesel mechanic or school bus technician.

Responsibilities include performing inspections, troubleshooting repairs, and ensuring all vehicles operate safely and efficiently. Physical demands include lifting, climbing, and working for extended periods.

This role supports ongoing transportation services with a focus on maintenance quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in diesel maintenance.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting heavy parts and working in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance service on the transportation bus system.
• Conduct preventative maintenance as required.
• Inspect and diagnose vehicles for annual inspection.

Skills

Certified diesel mechanic or certified school bus technician

Experience in maintenance of buses and transit vehicles

Troubleshooting and repair skills

Job description

Altech Services, Inc. (ALTECH), is a diversified national service organization providing field services for the railroad, commuter rail, and IT industries since 1990. Our mission is to provide timely and quality support services that contribute to client and employee growth. ALTECH stands behind its service with a strong dedication to customer satisfaction, industry expertise, and quality assurance.

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

To provide maintenance service to the transportation Bus system by performing all levels of maintenance and by doing so, keep all vehicles operating in a safe and efficient manner. Bus experience/para transit GM & Fords

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform basic trouble-shooting duties and repairs on buses and other vehicles such as vans, trucks, including repairs on clutch and transmission.

2. Perform preventative maintenance as needed

4. Be responsible for PM and repairs, safety inspections, oil changes, electrical and major repairs

5. Inspects and diagnoses vehicles to ensure they meet State standards; prepares buses for annual inspection.

5. Responds to vehicle breakdowns; repairs vehicles on site when possible or takes corrective action.

6. Acts as lead person in the physical maintenance of vehicles.

7. Performs other duties as necessary such as cleaning vehicles and shop and fixing small equipment for the district.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly lifts parts up to 50 pounds +; ability to work in confined spaces for lengthy periods of time; repeated turning/twisting motions with all joints and waist; repeated push/pull on fingers, hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows and back; ability to stand in one location for up to one hour while working on equipment; climbing up and down on bus hoods and ladders; reaching and working with hands over head; repeated movements to and from the floor; standing and walking on concrete for up to 8 hours

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have minimum 5 year’s experience, must be a certified diesel mechanic or certified school bus technician.