Mechanic

Krise Transportation; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits w/ company cost share

Company paid life insurance

Dental and Vision plans

Job summary

Krise Transportation in Lewistown, PA is seeking a full-time Mechanic to keep school buses and vans in safe, reliable condition for student transportation. You will work with a team in a family-like environment, maintaining vehicles, performing inspections, and ensuring readiness for daily routes.

The role offers a stable schedule aligned with school hours and competitive pay up to $28 per hour, with benefits available from Day 1.

Qualifications

• Own basic hand tools (company provides major diagnostic tools)
• Must have Class 7 PA Inspection License
• Must have CDL with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements
• Must have and maintain a clean driving history and pass background checks as required by law and district policies
• Pre-employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing is required

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buses and vans to ensure safety and performance
• Perform routine inspections and necessary repairs to keep vehicles in safe operating condition
• Work in a team/family environment with supportive colleagues
• Contribute to reliable daily transportation for students

Education

CDL with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements

Class 7 PA Inspection License

Tools

Basic hand tools

Diagnostic scan tools provided by Krise Transportation

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 3003 MIFFLIN COUNTY - Lewistown, PA 17044Position Type: Full Time

Mechanic

Behind every school bus or van driver, there is a talented mechanic who is making a difference by ensuring their vehicles are in safe operating condition and perform well while transporting our kids! Working as a Mechanic with Krise Transportation, you will be recognized as a critical member of the team that forms the essential link between students and schools. The Krise Difference is our team and family atmosphere. We measure our success by our purpose, partnerships, and relationships with our drivers, mechanics, kids, parents, and school districts.

We are hiring dedicated maintenance staff who understand that the safety of our kids is of the utmost importance and who are HEROES - HERE, EVERDAY, READY, ON-TIME EXCEPTIONAL, AND SAFE.

Have an Impact & Love Where You Work

• You start your day by putting a smile on our drivers faces and sending them off to greet our kids!
• You have the resources you need to keep our vehicles in tip-top shape!
• You will work with a team who respects you and the everyday hero you are!
• You will have great, supportive co-workers in a team/family environment!

What is In It For Me?

• Schedule aligned with students flexible with nights, weekends & holidays off
• Standard schedule of 10 hours a day during school and 8 hours per day in summer
• Competitive base pay up to $28.00 per hour
• Opportunity for additional hours/pay when driving a school route or trip
• Paid vacation and time off
• Medical Benefits w/ Company cost share (Day 1 eligible)
• Company paid Life Insurance ($15,000) & Employee Assistance Plan (Day 1 eligible)
• Dental and Vision plans available on a voluntary basis (Day 1 eligible)

How Do I Start? What is Required?

• Must have your own basic hand tools (Company provides major equipment such as diagnostic scan tools)
• You must have or be willing to get a Class 7 PA Inspection License
• You must have (or we will provide you free training to get):
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements.
• Must have and maintain the following to be able to drive a school van or bus:
• A satisfactory driving history based on review of state motor vehicle records
• A satisfactory criminal history and child abuse history checks as required by law and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• Passing an initial and routine annual school bus driver physical w/ tuberculosis testing as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• Participate in and pass pre-employment and on-going random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.

Qualifications