Maintenance Technician I

Summit School Services LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Holiday pay

PTO accrual

Retirement savings plan

Training & tools

CDL training

Job summary

Summit School Services LLC is seeking a Fleet Technician I to support our school bus fleet in New Orleans, LA. You will diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline systems, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure DVIR readiness to keep routes safe and on time.

You’ll work with the Lead Technician to identify issues, log labor hours, and perform mobile repairs as needed, maintaining a clean, safety-first workspace in compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years medium/heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience.
• Experience with diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and A/C issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent education and training; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automotive and diesel systems per skill level.
• Perform engine adjustments, rebuilds, and test drives to verify quality repairs.
• Complete safety inspections and repair sign-offs before releasing vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area compliant with standards.
• Log labor hours, parts used, and completed work in the maintenance system.
• Respond to road calls and perform mobile repairs when needed.

Skills

Diesel repair

Electrical diagnosis

A/C systems

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic tooling

Education

High school diploma

CDL preferred

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

OEM tooling

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

As a Fleet Technician I supporting our school bus fleet, you’ll handle advanced diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on Summits Fleet of vehicles so routes leave safe and on time. You’ll work across yellow-bus systems—preventive maintenance, DOT/state inspections and DVIR readiness, air/hydraulic braking, steering/suspension, electrical/charging, HVAC, drivetrains/transmissions, and engine performance—while modeling craftsmanship, safety, and uptime. You’ll work with the Lead Technician or Maintenance Supervisor to identify and complete repairs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years medium/heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience.
• Experience must be verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g., pay stubs, W-2, or equivalent).
• Knowledgeable in the use of 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.
• Ability to use good judgment and sound 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.

Why work with Summit

• Purpose with impact: Your expertise keeps students and communities moving—safely and reliably every school day.
• Professional development: Build your career with ongoing training and internal advancement opportunities.
• Training & tools: Access to industry leading complimentary fleet/OEM training, modern diagnostic equipment, and school-bus system training
• CDL & ASE support: CDL preferred—company training available for mechanics; Industry Leading ASE Training & Incentive program.
• Modern fleet focus: Predictable preventive maintenance (PM) cycles, and a safety-first culture tailored to pupil transportation. Robust telematics platform.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions.

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At Summit School Services, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.