Mechanic

Sunrise Transportation, Inc.; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sunrise Transportation, Inc. is seeking a Mechanic at Relia location in Stratford, CT to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on our fleet.

You will prepare buses for IDOT inspections and ensure safety systems are functioning properly. The role requires basic to advanced maintenance skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to safety and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with engine diagnostics and automotive maintenance preferred.
• Background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on buses and related equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and diagnose engine/components.
• Prepare vehicles for IDOT inspections and ensure compliance.
• Inspect and maintain bus safety systems (lighting, stop arms, crosswalk).
• Maintain and update camera and GPS systems; process work orders.
• Safely operate in a climate-controlled environment and exercise safety first.

Skills

Engine diagnostics

Automotive maintenance

Safety attention

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree (plus)

Tools

Maintenance software

Wheelchair lift knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Sunrise Transportation (Sunrise) has been partnering with school districts for over 30 years to provide best-in-class transportation to students throughout the Northeast and Midwest, with an emphasis on students with special needs. We are not just a bus company; we are a bright spot in our passengers’ day. We are committed to safety, trust, reliability, transparency, attentiveness, and a sense of family. You can count on us to be one of the most efficient in the industry and to elevate transportation beyond what is expected.Sunrise Transportation is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed transportation company and is currently hiring a Mechanic at Relia location in Stratford, CT with experience working on gasoline and/or diesel engines. The company has grown rapidly through both organic expansion and the acquisition of other student transportation companies. We bring a sense of collaboration to our work and actively seek solutions through partnership. Come work with passionate, like-minded colleagues in a supportive environment.HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:We are not only looking for amazing team members who will help us in our mission to move our children forward, but also individuals who want to move their careers forward. We are currently looking for a Mechanic who will work under the direction of the Service Manager, performing preventative maintenance, safety inspections, diagnostics, and repairs.What we’ll trust you with:Perform preventative inspections and general maintenance, including fluid changes, brakes, and tires.Prepare vehicles for IDOT inspections.Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair engines and engine components.Inspect and maintain bus safety systems, including 8-way lighting, stop arms, and crosswalk systems.Maintain camera and GPS systems.Maintain and process work orders.Assist with maintaining a safe, reliable, and road-ready fleet.What matters most for this role:High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus.Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands or arms, and talk or hear.Frequently required to sit.Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell.Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and in a damp environment with moderate noise.May be exposed to water, fumes, chemicals, and other materials commonly found in a maintenance environment.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Experience with maintenance software programs or related systems is a plus.Wheelchair lift or hydraulic systems experience is a plus.Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug test.Competencies:Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.One or more years of experience with engine diagnostics and general automotive maintenance.Experience working with school bus bodies is a plus.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.What we will offer:Sunrise Transportation strives to enrich the lives of our team and offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to eligible employees. Alongside offering paid time off, we encourage an environment that celebrates continuous learning and development.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERSunrise is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law. We want a diverse mix of talented people who want to join us, stay with us, and do their best work.