Fleet Mechanic - Diesel Mechanic

Student Transportation of NH; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Transportation of NH in Peterborough, NH is seeking a diesel mechanic to perform engine, electrical, fuel, brake, and exhaust repairs on large commercial vehicles. You will conduct preventive maintenance, roadside and emergency service repairs, and document work thoroughly.

Accreditation and background checks are required, with on-call and weekend flexibility as needed. Responsibilities include inspections, scheduled maintenance, unscheduled repairs, and driving tests when necessary.

Qualifications

• 2+ year(s) experience as diesel mechanic or mechanic preferred.
• Accreditation from a school or certification program preferred.
• Complete all training requirements.
• Pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough, accurate preventative maintenance inspections.
• Following schedules, complete all required maintenance operations including lubrication, fluid changes, brake adjustments, and tire rotation.
• With direction from the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, perform unscheduled maintenance as needed.
• Perform complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel, brake, and exhaust repairs and field tests from drawings and specifications.
• Perform emergency roadside services as needed.
• Inspect equipment and diagnose mechanical defects.
• Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately.
• Maintain tools and workplaces so that conditions are neat and orderly.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Emergency conditions may require on call service calls, extended hours, or weekend work flexibility.
• May, on occasion, be required to drive vans, buses, and vehicles to perform road tests.

Job description

Come join our Peterborough team! As a diesel mechanic, you will perform complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel, brake, and exhaust repairs on large commercial vehicles. Following OEM and other standards, you will perform thorough preventive maintenance inspections, along with roadside and emergency service repairs, among other duties. Candidates must have accreditation from a school or certification program, proven experience, and be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough, accurate preventative maintenance inspections.
• Following schedules, complete all required maintenance operations including lubrication, fluid changes, brake adjustments, and tire rotation.
• With direction from the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, performs unscheduled maintenance as needed.
• Performs complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel, brake, and exhaust repairs and field tests. This requires interpreting and working from drawings, specifications, and other technical materials.
• Perform emergency roadside services as needed.
• Inspection of equipment and diagnose mechanical defects.
• Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately
• Maintain tools and workplaces so that conditions are neat and orderly.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Emergency conditions may require on call service calls, extended hours, or weekend work flexibility.
• May, on occasion, be required to drive vans, buses, and vehicles to perform road tests etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ year(s) experience as diesel mechanic or mechanic preferred.
• Accreditation from a school or certification program preferred.
• Complete all training requirements.
• Pre-employment background checks.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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