Diesel Technician

North America Central School Bus; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

North America Central School Bus is seeking a skilled bus maintenance technician to repair and overhaul school buses and other company vehicles. The role emphasizes adherence to FMCSA guidelines, safety, and independent judgment while performing a range of maintenance tasks.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent), technical training, and a CDL Class B with P endorsement within 60 days of hire. Strong communication and the ability to work early hours are important.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
• CDL license with P endorsement required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains school buses and other company vehicles per FMCSA guidelines.
• Inspects and tests equipment at prescribed intervals or after malfunction.
• Inspects, tests, and aligns bus lights and wheels; maintains electrical systems and controls; balances wheels and rotates tires.
• Disassembles, replaces worn parts; oils and greases vehicles; changes filters.
• Test drives repaired equipment.
• Performs limited bodywork and repainting as needed.
• Maintains part usage records and orders repair parts.
• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and actions taken.
• May direct work of less skilled technicians.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

CDL Operator's license (Class B) with P endorsement within 60 days of hire

Job description

Job Purpose: Maintains, repairs, and overhauls school buses and other company vehicles. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of maintenance tasks. May direct the work of others. Works under general supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. May assist in training less experienced technicians or new employees.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Repairs and maintains school buses and other company vehicles while adhering to FMCSA guidelines.
2. Inspects and tests equipment at prescribed intervals of time and usage or upon malfunction or breakdown.
3. Inspects, tests, and aligns bus lights and wheels and maintains electrical systems and controls. Balances wheels to minimize wear on tires and rotates wheels at prescribed mileage intervals. Tunes up engine to maintain combustion control standards. Adjusts equipment to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards.
4. Disassembles, inspects, and replaces worn or broken parts. Fixes and adjusts new or repaired parts. Oils and greases vehicles; changes filters.
5. Test drives repaired equipment.
6. Performs limited bodywork and repainting on vehicles after a breakdown or accident, as needed or as skills allow.
7. Maintains part usage records and orders repair parts from designated suppliers. May be required to maintain small parts storeroom.
8. Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
9. May direct work on an as needed basis of less skilled technicians. .

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical training preferred
• Must possess or be able to acquire CDL Operator's license (Class B) with P endorsement within 60 days of hire.

Requirements & Expectations:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the transportation industry preferred
• 3+ years of related mechanical experience or trade school with endorsements such as Preventative Maintenance or Brake Certifications preferred
• CDL required
• Good verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work early morning hours.
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal& State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices
• Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (include amount of travel):
• Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
• Maintenance shop/garage/school bus yard /Office/On-the-road. Some outdoor work.
• Must be able to work in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic's dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment
• Subjected to dust, dirt, and greasy conditions.
• Some local travel, typically within 50 miles from base.
• Physical requirements include:
• Opening service door, emergency door, bus hood, steering, windows, applying service & parking brake, adjusting mirrors & wheelchairs, student evacuations up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
• Lifting bus hood, trash box, challenged passenger into their seats, wheel chocks, tire chains, emergency equipment. Up to 40 lbs.
• Walking crossing lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus
• Climbing steps in and out of bus, cleaning windshield, under hood inspection
• Reaching under hood inspection, cleaning windows, applying tie-downs, safety vests, car seats, adjust mirrors, opening emergency door from ground, checking roof hatch, applying service brake, clutch and accelerator
• Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles, hand tools, etc.
• Hearing detecting problems with passengers on bus, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises.
• Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, monitor if applicable.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.