Bus Mechanic

Hertz; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hertz is seeking an experienced Diesel Bus Mechanic to join our team in Detroit. The role involves hands-on diagnosis and maintenance of diesel buses, including engines, transmissions, electrical systems, brakes, suspension, and air conditioning.

You will ensure safety and reliability in a fast-paced fleet environment. Wage starts at $30.00/hour with incentives and a $5,000 bonus structure paid through 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of bus repair or diesel fleet maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements required.
• Must have your own tools.
• ASE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on buses and related fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and transmissions.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and complete necessary repairs.
• Perform oil changes and general maintenance services.
• Service air brake and suspension systems.
• Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems.
• Maintain accurate service records and follow all safety procedures.
• Support fleet readiness by ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for operation.

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Brakes

Suspension

Air conditioning systems

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Hertz is hiring an experienced

Hertz is hiring an experienced Diesel Bus Mechanic to join our team. If you have strong bus maintenance experience, enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, and want to work for an established industry leader, this is a great opportunity to bring your skills to a fast-paced fleet environment.

In this role, you will perform a wide range of bus maintenance and repair work, from routine preventative maintenance to advanced diagnostics and repairs. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and experienced working with diesel engines, transmissions, electrical systems, brakes, suspension, and air conditioning systems.

Wage: $30.00/hour + incentives

Bonus: $5000; $2500 paid at 6 months of employment; $2500 at 12 months of employment

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on buses and related fleet vehicles
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and transmissions
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and complete necessary repairs
• Perform oil changes and general maintenance services
• Service air brake and suspension systems
• Diagnose and repair air conditioning systems
• Maintain accurate service records and follow all safety procedures
• Support fleet readiness by ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for operation

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 25 years old
• 3–5 years of bus repair or diesel fleet maintenance experience
• Valid driver’s license
• CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements required
• Must have your own tools
• ASE certification preferred
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and flexible shifts as needed

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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About Us

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

US EEO STATEMENT

At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.

Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.

EOE, including disability/veteran