Lead Fleet Technician – School Bus

Durham School Services; Hudson (OH); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Summit School Services is seeking a Lead Fleet Technician to drive safety, quality, and uptime for a school bus fleet. You will perform advanced diagnostics on medium/heavy vehicles, oversee inspections, and guide technicians through preventive maintenance to keep routes on time.

Requires 5+ years of fleet repair experience and leadership exposure; CDL preferred and ASE certification desirable. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a strong safety-first culture in a bus maintenance

Qualifikationen

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years medium or heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience plus a minimum of one (1) year leadership experience or training.
• Experience must be verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g., pay stubs, W-2, or equivalent).
• Proficient with diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and A/C issues.
• Advanced technical knowledge of major vehicle components in diesel and gas equipment.
• Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a diesel technician.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent education and/or training and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred) — Company has a free training program for mechanics.
• ASE Certification is desirable but not required.

Aufgaben

• Diagnose and repair automotive and diesel systems — including brakes, steering, suspension, drivetrains, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems — according to skill level.
• Perform engine adjustments, rebuilds, and test drives to verify quality repairs.
• Complete required safety inspections and repair sign-offs before releasing vehicles.
• Keep a safe, organized, and compliant workspace following all Federal, State, and local standards.
• Identify and report additional service needs or complex issues requiring advanced support.
• Accurately log labor hours, parts used, and completed work in the maintenance system.
• Notify leadership of unsafe conditions, equipment misuse, or vehicle abuse immediately.
• Respond to road calls and perform mobile repairs when needed.
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and integrity in every task.
• Oversee day-to-day workflow processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

English communication

Analytical thinking

Safety-conscious

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Maintenance software systems

Jobbeschreibung

Summit School Services is seeking a Lead Fleet Technician to drive safety, quality, and uptime for a school bus fleet. You will perform advanced diagnostics on medium/heavy vehicles, oversee inspections, and guide technicians through preventive maintenance to keep routes on time.

Requires 5+ years of fleet repair experience and leadership exposure; CDL preferred and ASE certification desirable. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a strong safety-first culture in a bus maintenance