Diesel Technician — EV & Fleet Maintenance

North American Central School Bus; Illinois; On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Boot/tool/eyeglass allowance

401(k) with match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Team-oriented environment

EV maintenance bonus

Job summary

North America Central is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses and fleet vehicles per FMCSA guidelines. If you’re experienced, safety-focused, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

We offer competitive pay up to $35 per hour, a $2,000 sign-on bonus, boot, tool and eyeglass allowance, 401(k) with company match, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and strong career growth opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in diesel engine repair and vehicle maintenance.
• Familiarity with FMCSA and DOT safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Leadership skills and willingness to train others.
• Technical certification or ASE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul school buses and fleet vehicles per FMCSA guidelines.
• Champion the adoption of cutting-edge EV maintenance practices and technology.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance.
• Tune engines, align wheels, and maintain electrical systems to meet DOT standards.
• Replace worn parts, change filters, and perform oiling/greasing.
• Test drive vehicles post-repair to ensure safety and performance.
• Conduct minor bodywork and repainting as needed.
• Track parts usage, manage inventory, and order supplies.
• Report safety concerns and corrective actions.
• Mentor junior technicians and assist where needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Diesel engine repair

FMCSA/DOT safety standards

Independent work

Leadership

ASE certification preferred

Job description

North America Central is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses and fleet vehicles per FMCSA guidelines. If you’re experienced, safety-focused, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

We offer competitive pay up to $35 per hour, a $2,000 sign-on bonus, boot, tool and eyeglass allowance, 401(k) with company match, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and strong career growth opportunities in a supportive team environment.