Field Technician I (Bus Division)

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company seeks a Field Technician I (Bus Division) to diagnose, maintain, and repair school and activity buses in the field and shop. You will use manuals, parts diagrams, and diagnostic tools to ensure proper operation and customer satisfaction, while adhering to safety and PPE protocols.

The role involves climbing, lifting heavy parts, and communicating with customers on site. A valid driver's license and ability to travel are required to meet fleet standards.

Qualifications

• Six years of mechanical experience, including school and activity buses.
• Must have a high school education or GED.
• Valid driver's license; CDL/DOT certification may be required for some positions.
• Ability to lift up to 117 pounds and operate a mechanical hoist.

Responsibilities

• Review schedule, prepare tools, PPE, and materials for work.
• Troubleshoot engines, fuel systems, and transmissions using manuals.
• Utilize lift trucks, cranes and hoists to move parts and equipment.
• Disassemble/assemble parts, test systems, and recalibrate as needed.
• Record data in systems and reference parts information.
• Interact with customers professionally at site locations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lift trucks & cranes

Computers for parts lookup/records

Job description

Field Technician I (Bus Division) (Finance)

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.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.