Fleet Technician: School Bus & Diesel Vehicles

Dean Transportation; Cadillac, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Dean Transportation is seeking a School Bus Fleet Mechanic to support Cadillac Area Public Schools, keeping buses road-ready and safe for students. You will diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, braking, suspension and electrical systems, and may install radios and GPS hardware.

Requirements include a tech school degree in diesel/auto or equivalent with 3–5 years of maintenance, ASE licensing prospects, and ability to meet Michigan licensing and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Vehicle maintenance experience required; diesel bus/truck or automotive maintenance preferred.
• Technical School degree in diesel/automotive preferred but not required, with 3 to 5 years of vehicle maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform this job.
• Must hold or be able to obtain (once hired) current Mechanic Licenses through ASE or the State of Michigan in the following areas: Heavy Duty Brakes, Heavy Duty Suspension and Steering, Heavy Duty Diesel Engines, Heavy Duty Drive Train, Electrical.
• May also be required to be certified in Computer Electronic Engine and Transmission Diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs per OEM recommendations and state/federal regulations; inspects equipment for defects, determines root causes and completes repairs for appropriate correction to defects found.
• Answers service calls and responds to breakdowns; conducts on-site repairs when possible.
• May install accessories such as two-way radios, cameras and GPS systems.
• Reviews technical service bulletins, vehicle maintenance diagnostic links, online electrical diagrams, and uses diagnostic software for diesel and gas engines, braking systems, etc.
• Parts procurement and inventory control.
• Communicates with bus drivers, operations staff and other Fleet technicians regarding maintenance difficulties and/or advises or assists as necessary.
• Performs safety inspections; assists with annual Michigan State Police inspections.
• Appropriate housekeeping of maintenance facility to include cleaning and organizing work areas.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

ASE certification

Diesel engines

Education

Technical School degree in diesel/automotive

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Dean Transportation is seeking a School Bus Fleet Mechanic to support Cadillac Area Public Schools, keeping buses road-ready and safe for students. You will diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, braking, suspension and electrical systems, and may install radios and GPS hardware.

Requirements include a tech school degree in diesel/auto or equivalent with 3–5 years of maintenance, ASE licensing prospects, and ability to meet Michigan licensing and safety standards.