Maintenance Technician

Palmer Bus Service, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Bus Service, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of basic vehicle maintenance on school buses and other company vehicles.

The role involves lubrication, filter changes, tire rotation, tire pressure checks and routine inspections to prevent wear and ensure reliability. The candidate should have basic technical knowledge, a valid Minnesota CDL with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Basic technical knowledge expected from maintenance staff.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures is required.
• Must hold a Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements.
• Basic diagnostic skills to identify service requirements.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups and follow work directions.

Responsibilities

• Apply lubricants to moving parts to prevent engine wear.
• Lubricate wheel bearings to reduce tire wear.
• Perform engine cleaning to prevent rust formation.
• Replace cabin, fuel, air and oil filters as required.
• Perform tire rotations for even wear.
• Test tire pressure and adjust as needed.
• Inspect fleet vehicles for oil leaks and other issues.
• Assist mechanics as needed and keep shop organized.
• Maintain and update repairs and maintenance records.

Skills

Basic technical knowledge

Safety practices

CDL with passenger/school bus/air-bre​

Diagnostic skills

Communication with diverse groups

Job description

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of basic vehicle maintenance on school buses and other company vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Apply lubricants to the moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and ensure optimal engine performance.
• Lubricate wheel bearings to prevent excessive tire wear.
• Perform engine cleaning to prevent rust formation.
• Replace cabin, fuel, air and oil filters as required.
• Perform tire rotations to ensure even tire wear.
• Test tire pressure and add air as needed.
• Inspect fleet vehicles for oil leaks.
• Inspect fleet vehicles for additional service issues
• Assist with mechanic as needed.
• Ensure all shop equipment is maintained and in good operating condition.
• Keep shop clean and organized.
• Keep mechanic updated on repairs and maintenance.

Other Functions

• Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the maintenance department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Basic technical knowledge acquired through education or work experience.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements. Must maintain once acquired
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Able to perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks.
• Able to adhere to all safety practices.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Be reliable and capable of following work directions.
• Basic diagnostic skills to identify service requirements.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Display tact and courtesy, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Able to communicate with diverse groups.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

• Usually work indoors. May occasionally repair buses on the road.
• Sometimes work with hazardous equipment, tools, situations, and conditions.
• Wear a company issued uniform.
• Work inside various types of buses. Often test drive them before, during, and after repairs.
• Wear protective / safety gear as required.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.