Field Technician I (Bus Division)

Gregory-Poole-Equipment-Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory-Poole-Equipment-Company seeks an experienced bus technician to support school and activity buses. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, pre-delivery inspections, recalls, and field repairs to ensure proper operation at customer sites in Charleston, SC.

The ideal candidate has six years of mechanical experience, proficiency with engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, and can work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or GED.
• Six years of mechanical experience, including hands-on work on school and activity buses.
• Ability to disassemble/assemble engines, transmissions, fuel systems and other bus components.
• Must be able to lift up to 117 pounds and use a mechanical hoist for heavier parts.
• Able to operate an assigned service vehicle with valid license.

Responsibilities

• Review the work schedule and prepare parts, PPE, and supplies for duties.
• Troubleshoot engines, fuel systems, and transmissions using repair manuals and parts diagrams.
• Use lifts, hoists, and tools to remove, repair, and re-install components.
• Test and recalibrate equipment; document repairs in the customer work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections on buses.

Skills

Six years experience

Bus systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Hand & power tools

Service vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Repair manuals

Parts diagrams

Computers/record systems

Job description

This position will be based out of Mebane Bus Division but will be located in Charleston, SC.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of this position is to determine the status of and provide support for school and activity buses within the school bus industry. This includes planned preventive maintenance services, pre-delivery inspections, and recalls and service bulletins, as well as routine shop and field level repairs service to the proper operation to the customer’s satisfaction while in the field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Review the work schedule, check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot engines, engine fuel systems, & transmissions.
• Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test
• Use miscellaneous resources & computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
• Use hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment, drains fluids into tubs, cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer.
• Climb up onto, under, & into vehicle engine, uses hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble: sheet metal, engines, transmissions, fuel systems, & other parts or equipment.
• Replace pumps, batteries, radiators (200 lb. with assistance), bearings, seals, wiring, solenoids, fuel lines, nozzles, tests float valves, glow plugs, alternators.
• Use overhead hoists on service truck to move parts that need to be moved off of vehicle & onto service truck & to move items back to vehicle to be reassembled.
• Use meters, measuring devices, & computers to test & recalibrate equipment.
• Perform inspections, do preventative maintenance, change oil, replace filters, belts, coolants, hoses, may drain/clean/refill fuel systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience:

Six years of mechanical experience, to include hands-on experience working on school and activity buses. Must possess a fundamental understanding of equipment systems (i.e. engines, hydraulics, electrical, sub-electrical, transmissions, etc.).

Physical:

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs. Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 117 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other:

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders. Must have cognitive reasoning and problem solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information; Can work independently with minimal supervision.

Field Activity:

Must be able to daily operate an assigned service vehicle as well as be prequalified to operate under GPEC Fleet Policy Standards. The driver must be able to operate their assigned vehicle for extended periods in order to reach customer’s locations. Must be able to effectively communicate using telephones to receive instructions and to provide service information. Must be able to effectively deal directly with customers at site locations in a professional manner.

Additional:

Field activities require a valid state driver’s license (obtain within 30 days of hire a valid license within the state of GPEC’s operation) AND possess a safe driving record which meets the safe driving standards outlined in the GPEC Fleet Policy. Operation of some vehicles will require a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), others may require that the driver possess a DOT medical certification. Some positions may require that you obtain a DOT medical certification before you are considered for the position. All positions that require driving for company business or within a Company Owned Vehicle will be held to the standards of the GPEC Fleet Policy.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.