Diesel Bus Technician — Fleet Maintenance

Union Depot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Depot in Chicago, IL is seeking a skilled diesel bus technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel buses. The role includes performing installation, repair, and adjustment of various mechanical systems, and conducting safety-compliant maintenance.

The position requires adherence to safety standards, maintaining records, and ensuring quality parts and supplies. Work is performed in a shop environment on-site.

Qualifications

• Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair diesel powered buses.

Responsibilities

• Perform general installation, repair, replacement and adjustment of bearings, ignitions, transmissions, differentials, axles, steering mechanisms, drive shafts, fenders, radiators and front end and rear suspension systems.
• Perform a prescribed preventative maintenance program on the bus fleet and road test vehicles after work has been completed.
• Inspect buses and sign forms indicating compliance with State requirements provided by law.
• Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies on hand for the repair of vehicles; contact and compare vendors to obtain high quality supplies for the best price.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Buses maintenance

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Union Depot in Chicago, IL is seeking a skilled diesel bus technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel buses. The role includes performing installation, repair, and adjustment of various mechanical systems, and conducting safety-compliant maintenance.

The position requires adherence to safety standards, maintaining records, and ensuring quality parts and supplies. Work is performed in a shop environment on-site.