Diesel School Bus Technician — 1st Shift, Benefits & Bonuses

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Loyalty Club rewards

Travel expense reimbursement eligible

Bonuses and incentive opportunities

Job summary

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions seeks a Diesel School Bus Mechanic in O'Fallon, IL. This full-time role offers 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with pay $32-$35 per hour.

You will service gasoline and diesel powered buses, diagnose defects, perform preventive maintenance, overhaul engines and transmissions, and maintain brakes, HVAC, and accessibility lifts. DOT compliance and accurate records are required.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing gasoline and diesel buses.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical defects and perform preventive maintenance.
• Overhaul of engines and transmissions (major and minor).
• Maintain brakes, air systems, HVAC, and wheelchair lifts.
• Adhere to DOT requirements and maintain service records.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain school buses per DOT requirements.
• Diagnose mechanical defects and carry out preventive maintenance.
• Major and minor overhaul of engines and transmissions.
• Service and maintain brakes, air compressors, fuel systems, ignitions, HVAC systems and wheelchair lifts.
• Inspect and repair school buses and keep time/material records.

Skills

Bus maintenance

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Tool usage

Communication skills

Education

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement preferred

A/C Certification

Tools

Personal tool set

Job description

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions seeks a Diesel School Bus Mechanic in O'Fallon, IL. This full-time role offers 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with pay $32-$35 per hour.

You will service gasoline and diesel powered buses, diagnose defects, perform preventive maintenance, overhaul engines and transmissions, and maintain brakes, HVAC, and accessibility lifts. DOT compliance and accurate records are required.