Field Technician I – School Bus Maintenance

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company seeks a Field Technician I (Bus Division) to support school buses in Charleston, SC. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and field repairs on engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and transmissions, using manuals and diagnostics.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, ability to lift heavy parts, and a valid driver’s license; CDL/DOT certification may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six years of mechanical experience with hands-on bus work.
• Fundamental understanding of engines, hydraulics, electrical and transmissions.
• Ability to lift heavy parts and work with hoists and tools.
• Valid state driver's license; CDL/DOT certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and prepare equipment, PPE, and supplies.
• Troubleshoot engines, fuel systems, and transmissions using manuals.
• Operate lifts/cranes to move parts and use hand/power tools for repairs.
• Reference parts data and enter information into record systems.
• Disassemble/reassemble parts; drain fluids and clean components.
• Access vehicle engines from above/below; work on sheet metal and components.
• Replace pumps, batteries, radiators, bearings, wiring, and tests.
• Use hoists to move parts onto service truck and back to vehicle.
• Test and recalibrate equipment with meters and computers.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on buses.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Engine systems

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Transmissions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Repair manuals

Parts diagrams

Hand tools

Power tools

Lifts & cranes

Job description

Gregory Poole Equipment Company seeks a Field Technician I (Bus Division) to support school buses in Charleston, SC. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and field repairs on engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and transmissions, using manuals and diagnostics.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, ability to lift heavy parts, and a valid driver’s license; CDL/DOT certification may be required for some assignments.