Copy of Transit and Motorcoach Diesel Mechanic

ECHO Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Uniforms

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401k with company match

PTO

Job summary

ECHO Transportation, located in Houston, Texas, is seeking qualified diesel and bus mechanics to join our team. The position involves preventive maintenance inspections, emergency repairs, and general maintenance on a fleet of vehicles.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of experience, must possess a valid Driver's License, and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and a 401k plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience or technical training on buses and diesel vehicles.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot wiring schematics.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections.
• Execute emergency and road failure repairs.
• Maintain electrical, HVAC, brake and accessory systems.

Skills

Diesel engine understanding

HVAC systems knowledge

Basic hand tools ownership

Electrical systems diagnosing

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Description

ECHO AFC Transportation is the largest and fastest growing privately owned Charter Transportation Company in Texas is seeking qualified diesel and bus mechanics to join our team in our Houston facility. We operate a fleet of diesel and gas powered motor coach buses, school buses, transit buses, mini buses and vans.

Mechanic Responsibilities

• Mechanic/maintenance shop operates 2 shifts, 7 days a week
• Schedules are flexible
• Mechanic must be able to work independently
• Additional training programs are available
• Position is safety sensitive

Required tasks include preventive maintenance inspections, emergency and road failure repairs, and general maintenance on electrical, HVAC, brake and accessory systems.

• Transit and Motorcoach HVAC experience
• Wheel chair lift experience helpful
• Mechanics must own basic hand tools
• Basic understanding of diesel engines, tires, air brake systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and able to perform necessary preventative maintenance and repair in all aspects, with proper training
• Cummins and Detroit experience; certifications a plus
• Ford and Chevrolet gas and diesel experience
• Alternative fuel experience a plus
• Ability to read and trouble shoot wiring schematics
• Power-trained and electrical diagnosing
• Allison transmission experience preferred
• Advance complex wiring diagnosing preferred
• Document all work completed and parts used

Offering

• Salary range based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Direct deposit
• Uniforms
• Medical (Employer pays 75% of employee only)
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Benefit
• 40k with company match
• PTO

Schedule

• 1st and 2nd shifts / Weekends

Requirements

Mechanic Requirements

• Mechanic must have at least 2 years' experience or technical training working on buses and diesel powered vehicles
• Mechanic must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must have a High School degree or equivalent
• Must have a valid Driver's License