Mechanic

Leesel Transportation; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Accident Plan

Critical Illness

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Plan

Voluntary Life/AD&D Plan

401K w/ Employer Match

Job summary

DS Bus Lines Inc. is seeking a qualified Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, and repair a variety of motor vehicles used in student transportation. The role includes communicating with vehicle operators, performing routine maintenance, and replacing parts to keep buses safe and reliable.

Starting pay is $21.13 per hour with higher earnings possible for experienced candidates. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, 401K with Employer Match, and an Accident Plan.

Qualifications

• One year of mechanic experience is required.
• High school diploma is required.
• Strong communication with vehicle operators.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicles to diagnose and repair issues.
• Communicate with drivers to determine requirements.
• Perform routine inspections and inform clients of issues.
• Prepare quotes and work estimates.
• Maintain accurate logs of work performed.
• Keep garage equipment clean and safe.
• Adhere to safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

One year mechanic experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

DS Bus Lines Inc.

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A Mechanic is responsible for investigating problems with different types of motor vehicles and making repairs accordingly. Their duties include communicating with vehicle operators to discuss their concerns, carrying out routine maintenance procedures on motor vehicles and replacing parts on motor vehicles to promote their functionality.

Starting pay is $21.13/hour, more with experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Plan
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Plan
• 401K w/ Employer Match

Responsibility Profile

• Assess vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
• Liaise with clients and drivers to determine their automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.
• Provide routine inspections of vehicles and inform clients of any issues.
• Prepare quotes and work estimates as requested.
• Keep an accurate log of all work performed.
• Maintain and clean garage equipment and tools to ensure they are always kept in a safe and usable condition.
• Adhere to company work safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of mechanic experience.
• High school diploma.

DS Bus Lines, INC. (part of Beacon Mobility) is values-based school bus and employee shuttle contract services company. We have over 30 years’ experience in student transportation services. Family, Safety, Service, and Respect are the core values that govern our work environment and enrich our support within each community we work. Children are precious cargo and require the very best talent to manage and safeguard their daily travel to and from school.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

DS Bus Lines is a family-oriented company that focuses on our core values of family, respect, service, and safety. We understand how important of a responsibility transporting children is and we take that role very seriously. We strive to create mutual respect and trust with school districts so that we can work together to provide the best possible service for students and parents.