MECHANIC

STA Family of Companies; Harborcreek Township (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Boot allowance

Competitive benefits package

Comprehensive training program

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Student Transportation of America, Inc (STA) in Harborcreek, PA seeks a full-time Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs across the fleet. You will diagnose, service, and repair engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, and more, following CMMS work orders and safety protocols.

ASE certifications encouraged; CDL and State Inspection licensing are a plus. The role offers a sign-on bonus and boot allowance, plus a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in school transportation or related field.
• 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

• Performs inspections on all types of vehicles and repair systems/parts when needed.
• Uses preventative maintenance check list to verify repairs.
• Repairs and inspections involve engine, battery, lights, gauges and controls, safety equipment, transmissions, tires, brakes, undercarriage, power steering, fluids and filters.
• Completely document all work performed in CMMS Software.
• Utilize CMMS to assist with diagnosing vehicle trends.
• Diagnoses and repairs buses focusing on minor to moderate problems including engine, electrical, tires, brakes, undercarriage, and more.
• Utilize repair manuals and parts manuals for aid in making minor repairs.
• Inspects and verifies problems on buses using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform in-house and road call bus repairs using various tools.
• Cleans, repairs, and replaces bus equipment as required.
• Tests buses for proper working order.
• Assist Class A and C technicians with repair work as required.
• Repairing buses requires physical dexterity and heavy lifting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Air Brake experience

Diagnostic experience

CDL license

State Inspection license

ASE certification

Job description

Student Transportation of America, Inc (STA) is a leading multi-national bus transportation company dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transit services. We manage a large fleet of vehicles, requiring strong financial controls and asset management processes. Our main business is home to school transportation, with operations throughout the continental US as well as Canada.

Job Title: Mechanic

Reports To: Shop Manager

Location: Harborcreek, PA

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Pay Range: Based on experience.

Incentives and Benefits: Sign-on bonus $2,500, boot allowance, competitive benefits package, comprehensive training program!

Job Summary:

Perform preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repairs minor to moderate problems on all vehicle types in the activity fleet. Class B technician’s must be proficient and able to perform all aspects of the B – Class Maintenance Repair Technician position. ASE certifications are encouraged and preferred. All work performed must be of the highest quality, ensuring vehicles are reliable and safe. Work in such a manner promotes a safe and productive work environment.

Essential Job Duties and Functions:

• Performs inspections on all types of vehicles and repair systems/parts when needed
• Uses preventative maintenance check list to verify repairs
• Repairs and inspections involve the engine, battery, lights, gauges and controls, sensitive edges, safety equipment, all interior components, transmissions, tires, breaks, undercarriage, power steering, fluids and filters and all other electrical and mechanical bus components
• Completely document all work performed in CMMS Software.
• When necessary, utilize CMMS to assist with properly diagnosing vehicle trends.
• Diagnoses and repairs buses specifically concentrating on minor to moderate problems including engine, transmission, electrical, tires, brakes, undercarriage, power steering, fluids/filters and mechanical defects.
• Utilize repair manuals and parts manuals for aid in making minor repairs
• Inspects and verify problems on buses using various diagnostic equipment
• Performs both in-house and road call bus repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic, machine (precision) and machinery tools
• Cleans, repairs, and replaces bus equipment as required
• Tests buses for proper working order
• Assists Class A and C technicians with repair work as required
• Repairing buses requires physical dexterity and exertion and heavy lifting.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years of maintenance experience; experience working in school transportation industry, transportation or related field
• 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!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Mechanic: 2 years (Required)

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