Diesel Mechanic Penn Hills

Krise Transportation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,368 - 51,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus: $2500

Medical Benefits

Paid vacation

Tool Allowance

Boot Allowance

Free Uniforms

Job summary

Krise Transportation is seeking a dedicated School Bus Diesel Mechanic in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time position offers a salary of up to $32 hourly. You'll help ensure buses are safe and perform well while fostering a supportive team atmosphere. Responsibilities include maintaining vehicles and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.

Benefits include medical coverage from day one, paid vacation, and a $2500 sign-on bonus. Ideal candidates must have a Class 7 PA Inspection License and a CDL with necessary endorsements.

Qualifications

• Must have basic hand tools.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Class 7 PA Inspection License.
• Must maintain satisfactory driving and criminal histories.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are in safe operating condition.
• Work with a team to maintain student transportation.
• Participate in regular drug and alcohol testing.

Skills

CDL with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements

Basic hand tools

Satisfactory driving history

Passing drug and alcohol testing

Education

Class 7 PA Inspection License

Tools

Diagnostic scan tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 3005 PENN HILLS, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235

School Bus Diesel Mechanic

Sign on Bonus: $2500.00

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.

Have an Impact & Love Where You Work

• You start your day by putting a smile on our drivers’ faces and sending them off to greet our kids.
• You have the resources you need to keep our vehicles in tip‑top shape.
• You will work with a team who respects you and the everyday hero you are.
• You will have 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 on‑line 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.

Job Type

Full‑time

Salary

Up to $32.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Benefits w/ Company cost share (Day 1 eligible)
• 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

Schedule

• 10 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Work Location

In person

Qualifications

See How Do I Start? What is Required? section for required licenses, training, and background checks. All applicants must meet the stated licensing, training, and health requirements to be considered for this position.