Diesel School Bus Mechanic

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and ancillary benefit plans

401(k) program with company match

LAUNCH Loyalty Club bonuses

Job summary

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions seeks a Diesel School Bus Mechanic in Milwaukee, WI. This full-time role operates Monday–Friday, 1st shift from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with pay ranging from $30 to $36 per hour.

The position requires servicing and repairing diesel and gasoline buses and performing preventive maintenance to DOT standards. Applicants should have 4+ years of bus or medium truck experience, own tools, and knowledge of Cummins Insite, Wabco, and Allison systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in bus or medium truck maintenance.
• Experience with diesel engines and brakes.
• Familiar with diagnostic tools and preventive maintenance.
• Must have own set of tools and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair gasoline and diesel powered buses across maintenance levels.
• Diagnose defects and perform preventive maintenance.
• Overhaul engines and transmissions as needed.
• Document time and materials used, meet DOT requirements.

Skills

Diesel engines

Brake systems

Diagnostics

Maintenance planning

Tools & mechanics

Education

Bus/Medium truck experience

CDL class B preferred

Air brake endorsement preferred

A/C Certification

Tools

Cummins Insite

Wabco

Allison

Job description

Diesel School Bus Mechanic
Milwaukee, WI
Shift - Monday- Friday 1st Shift
Hours: 9am- 5:30 pm
Pay:$30-$36per hour

Requirements:

• Servicing of gasoline and diesel powered buses from basic maintenance and minor repairs to full vehicle service
• Diagnose mechanical defects and carries out a preventive maintenance program
• Major and minor overhaul of engines and transmissions
• Self starter, been around for a while
• Diagnostics: more diagnostics and troubleshooting. Using Cummins Insite, Wabco, Allison
• After-treatment issues--engines, knock sensors, HCU units for the brake system
• Service and maintain brakes, air compressors, fuel systems, ignitions, HVAC systems and Wheel Chair lifts
• Service and maintain vehicle air conditioning units
• Inspects and repairs school buses per DOT requirements
• Keep records of time and materials used

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 4+ years in Bus or medium truck
• Medium duty bus experience, International Truck/Bus preferred
• Must have own set of tools
• Knowledge of the provisions of codes and laws relating to pupil transportation (i.e. IDOT inspections)CDL class B License with air brake endorsement preferred A/C Certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion in a timely manner

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance as attendance is an essential function of the position
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs

• LAUNCH offers all full-time employees the opportunity to enroll in various medical and ancillary benefit plans to allow each employee to find a plan that works best for themselves and their family.
• LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match.
• Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.