Diesel Mechanic

Krise Transportation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Tool allowance

Boot allowance

Free uniforms

Job summary

Krise Transportation is hiring a School Bus Diesel Mechanic at our McKeesport, PA location. You will be responsible for maintaining school buses and vans, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring vehicles meet safety standards before daily routes.

The role offers a structured day shift with family‑oriented culture, tool allowances, and benefits. A CDL with endorsements is required or obtainable through the company; training is available.

Qualifications

• Must have your own basic hand tools.
• Must have or be willing to get CDL with Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake Endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Start your day by checking drivers' buses and vans to ensure safety.
• Keep vehicles in top condition with routine maintenance.
• Work with a team that supports you in a safety‑first environment.
• Maintain readiness for school routes and trips.

Skills

Hand tools

CDL with endorsements

Tools

Diagnostic scan tools

Job description

School Bus Diesel Mechanic

Job Details: Job Location: 3014 MCKEESPORT – MCKEESPORT, PA 15132

$2500 Sign on Bonus

Behind every school bus or van driver, there is a talented mechanic who is making a difference by ensuring their vehicles are in safe operating condition and perform well while transporting our kids! Working as a Mechanic with Krise Transportation, you will be recognized as a critical member of the team that forms the essential link between students and schools. The Krise Difference is our team and family atmosphere. We measure our success by our purpose, partnerships, and relationships with our drivers, mechanics, kids, parents, and school districts.

We are hiring dedicated maintenance staff who understand that the safety of our kids is of the utmost importance and who are HEROES - HERE, EVERYDAY, READY, ON-TIME, EXCEPTIONAL, AND SAFE.

Job Responsibilities

• Start your day by putting a smile on our drivers' faces and sending them off to greet our kids!
• Have the resources you need to keep our vehicles in tip‑top shape!
• Work with a team that respects you and the everyday hero you are!
• Enjoy great, supportive co‑workers in a team/family environment!

What is In It For Me?

• Schedule aligned with students, flexible with nights, weekends & holidays off
• Standard schedule of 10 hours a day during school and 8 hours per day in summer
• Competitive base pay up to $32 hourly (depending on experience)
• Opportunity for additional hours/pay when driving a school route or trip
• Paid vacation and time off
• Medical Benefits w/ Company cost share (Day 1 eligible)
• Company paid Life Insurance ($15,000) & Employee Assistance Plan (Day 1 eligible)
• Dental and Vision plans available on a voluntary basis (Day 1 eligible)
• TOOL ALLOWANCE, BOOT ALLOWANCE, FREE UNIFORMS

How Do I Start? What is Required?

• Fill out the online application and a Company representative will call you to get the process started!
• Must have your own basic hand tools (Company provides major equipment such as diagnostic scan tools)
• You must have or be willing to get a Class 7 PA Inspection License
• You must have (or we will provide you free training to get):
  • Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements.
• Must have and maintain the following to be able to drive a school van or bus:
  • A satisfactory driving history based on review of state motor vehicle records
  • A satisfactory criminal history and child abuse history checks as required by law and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
  • Passing an initial and routine annual school bus driver physical w/ tuberculosis testing as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
  • Participate in and pass pre‑employment and on‑going random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

10 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Work location: In person