Diesel Mechanic

Academy Bus; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,632,307 - 95,561,356; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Pres

Supplemental coverages

401K plan

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

Academy Bus is seeking full-time Bus Mechanics Level A & B for our Baltimore, MD location. The position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus, with pay starting at $29.00 per hour and commensurate with experience. Fridays are payday. Bring your credentials and join a team focused on reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance, inspections, road tests, and documentation. Tools and diesel expertise are essential; CDL is a plus but not required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Diesel Bus Mechanic: Level B – 4-7 years of diesel engine maintenance.
• Level A – 7+ years of diesel engine maintenance.
• Proficient in diagnostic devices such as DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, schematics, AIC (Freon) recovery and charging equipment.
• Proven ability to use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, welding equipment, and testing instruments.
• Must have own tools according to level.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.
• CDL License with Passenger and Air-brake endorsement is a plus but not required; willingness to obtain a CDL is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of modern tour buses.
• Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance.
• Inspections and road tests.
• Warranty and repair documentation.
• Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly, and cleaning of components such as brakes, suspension, tires, bearings, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, oil/air filters, door assemblies, controls, seats, belts, electric motors, pneumatic valves, cables, and linkages.
• Respond to road calls.
• Basic welding/fabrication.
• Class B mechanics will assist Level mechanics with skilled work and train/supervise C level mechanics.
• Class A mechanics will train and supervise mechanics and cleaners.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Diagnosing devices

Basic computer skills

Tools

DDEC readers

ATEC readers

SmarTire

Schematics

AIC (Freon) recovery/charging

Hand tools

Power tools

Hydraulic jacks

Welding equipment

Job description

Open Interviews

Saturday, July 18th from 8:00am-12:00pm.

Location: 201 Frankfurst Ave., Baltimore, MD 21225.

Please bring: Valid Driver's License, Social Security Card, DOT & Medical Certification Card if applicable.

Description

Academy Busis is seeking full‑time Bus Mechanics Level A & B for our Baltimore, MD location. $2,500 sign‑on bonus. Every Friday is payday! Pay rate starts at $29.00 per hour and is commensurate with candidate experience level.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of modern tour buses.
• Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance.
• Inspections and road tests.
• Warranty and repair documentation.
• Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly, and cleaning of components such as brakes, suspension, tires, bearings, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, oil/air filters, door assemblies, controls, seats, belts, electric motors, pneumatic valves, cables, and linkages.
• Respond to road calls.
• Basic welding/fabrication.
• Class B mechanics will assist Level mechanics with skilled work and train/supervise C level mechanics.
• Class A mechanics will train and supervise mechanics and cleaners.

Requirements

• Diesel Bus Mechanic: Level B – 4-7 years of diesel engine maintenance.
• Level A – 7+ years of diesel engine maintenance.
• Proficient in use of diagnostic devices such as DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, schematics, AIC (Freon) recovery and charging equipment.
• Proven ability to use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, welding equipment, and testing instruments.
• Must have own tools according to level.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.
• CDL License with Passenger and Air‑brake endorsement is a plus but not required; willingness to obtain a CDL is also desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Prescription insurance.
• Supplemental coverages.
• 401K plan.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.

Academy is an equal opportunity employer.