Lead School Bus Mechanic & ASE-Ready Tech

STA Family of Companies; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Boot allowance

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Student Transportation of America, Inc (STA) is seeking a Lead Mechanic in Mount Joy, PA. This full-time role focuses on diagnosing and repairing buses, maintaining safety and reliability, and performing complex maintenance tasks across engine, electrical, and system components.

The position requires 5+ years in maintenance and 3+ years as a mechanic, with CDL/State Inspection license readiness preferred. Sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered to qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience; manager experience in school transportation or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience as a mechanic in transportation, school bus fleet, automotive or heavy equipment.
• Air Brake and diagnostic experience.
• Willingness to obtain a CDL and State Inspection license.
• ASE certification is a plus.
• Valid CDL license is a plus.
• Tools to perform maintenance work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs buses focusing on major, complex problems including engine, transmission, electrical and mechanical defects.
• Performs upgrades and/or modifications on bus systems and equipment.
• Inspects and repairs bus equipment, replaces parts as required.
• Researches bus systems and OEM characteristics for all buses.
• Executes in-house and road-call repairs using various tools and equipment.
• Tests buses for proper working order and documents all work in RTA Software.
• Utilizes CMMS to diagnose trends in parts usage and labor costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains safety and a clean, productive work environment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

CDL willingness

State Inspection license (Willingness)

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Tools

ASE certification (plus)

Job description

Student Transportation of America, Inc (STA) is seeking a Lead Mechanic in Mount Joy, PA. This full-time role focuses on diagnosing and repairing buses, maintaining safety and reliability, and performing complex maintenance tasks across engine, electrical, and system components.

The position requires 5+ years in maintenance and 3+ years as a mechanic, with CDL/State Inspection license readiness preferred. Sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered to qualified applicants.