Hands-On Diesel Bus Maintenance Lead

Socket.dev; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription,

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Academy Busis seeks a full-time, hands-on Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager for our Capitol Heights, MD facility. You will manage a team of mechanics and cleaners, oversee the diesel bus maintenance garage, and be hands-on with repairs and team development.

Responsibilities include training staff, performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing engines, handling road calls, and coordinating with vendors. CDL with Passenger/Airbrake endorsements is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of diesel engine maintenance.
• Must have supervisory experience; must have own tools.
• Proven ability to use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, pullers, VOA instruments, reamers, welding equipment.
• Proficient in diagnostic devices such as DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, schematics, AIC (Freon) recovery and charging equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• CDL License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise diesel mechanics and cleaning staff.
• Hands-on maintenance of assigned bus fleet.
• Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of diesel bus engines and transmissions.
• Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance.
• Inspections and road tests.
• Warranty and repair documentation.
• Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly and cleaning of components listed in the spec.
• Respond to road calls.
• Oversee upholstery repairs including interior and lavatory.
• Supervise wheel, tire and alignment shops and source local vendors.
• General welding/fabrication.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Supervisory experience

Hand and power tools

Basic computer skills

Education

CDL License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements

Tools

DDEC readers

ATEC readers

SmarTire

Schematics

AIC recovery/charging equipment

Vacuum & compression pumps

Welding equipment

Testing instruments

Job description

Academy Busis seeks a full-time, hands-on Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager for our Capitol Heights, MD facility. You will manage a team of mechanics and cleaners, oversee the diesel bus maintenance garage, and be hands-on with repairs and team development.

Responsibilities include training staff, performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing engines, handling road calls, and coordinating with vendors. CDL with Passenger/Airbrake endorsements is required.