Mechanic (B Level) - Hesperia

Keolis America, Inc.; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis America, Inc. in California seeks a skilled heavy equipment maintenance technician to service and repair ADA-equipped buses. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and on-road testing to ensure safe operation. CDL with Passenger endorsement is required and ASE certifications are preferred.

The role emphasizes safety, proper documentation, and teamwork in a 24/7 operating environment, with hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting across coach systems.

Qualifications

• Three years progressive heavy equipment maintenance required.
• Two years technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED and valid California CDL with Passenger endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on coaches following specific check lists.
• Fill out work orders specifying parts and labor.
• Inspect and verify problems using diagnostic equipment.
• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot and service electrical buses.
• Test coaches for proper working order including road driving tests.

Skills

Diagnostic equipment use

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety-conscious

Ability to read schematics

24/7 availability

Time management

Education

Two years technical degree

High school diploma or GED + CA CDL with Passenger endorsement

ASE Transit Certificate (H4/H5/H8) preferred

Tools

Cummins Insite

Allison prognostics

Coach control systems (VANSCO/DINEX)

Job description

• Three (3) years progressive heavy equipment maintenance required
• ASE Transit Certificate Preferred (H4, H5, H8 preferred)
• Two (2) years technical degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses or seminars desirable
• High school diploma or GED and valid California CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with Passenger endorsement are required
• Experience with diagnostic computer equipment and software required
• Must have an understanding of the design, maintenance, and adjustments of ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression system and sensitive edges, tires and transmissions.
• Hands on experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

Skills:

• Evidence of a "safety first" attitude
• Must have the ability to repair sub-components of all types of buses.
• Must have ability to understand and follow schematics.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent and able to operate independently with limited supervision (completing assigned work accurately and in a timely manner)
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Sound judgement; Good problem-solving and analytical skills (troubleshoot technical issues, communicate and document solutions to non-technical parties)
• Must be flexible and work in a 24/7 environment.

Key Accountabilities:

Preventive Maintenance

• Context:
• Preventative maintenance inspections are based in mileage and days.
• Inspections and repairs include but are not limited to; ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire extinguishers and sensitive edges, tires and transmissions.
• Activities:
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on all types of coaches following specific check lists.
• Fills out work orders specifying parts and labor.

Corrective Maintenance

• Inspects and verifies problems on coaches using various diagnostic equipment.
• Cleans, repairs and replaces coach equipment as required
• Test coaches for proper working order including road driving tests.
• Utilizes computer diagnostic equipment to include but not limited to; Cummins Insite, Allison prognostics, complex electrical schematics; ladder logic diagrams, VANSCO and DINEX coach control systems to diagnose troubleshoot intermediate level difficulty coach electrical functions
• Reviews repair manuals and part manuals for aid in making minor to major repairs.
• Performs both in-house and road call coach repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic and precision tools.
• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot and service electrical buses
• Maintain detailed and timely paperwork and documentation for repairs and installations

Teamwork, workplace upkeep and Safety

• Must be able to perform physical activities including working on top of coaches, lifting up to seventy-five (75) pounds, extended periods of time standing, and walking.
• Aptitude to learn and stay current with new technologies as they are introduced
• Willing to share knowledge to help others better understand vehicles within the company
• Work with multiple parties for issue resolution
• Assists other mechanics with repair work and provides guidance to Mechanics as needed.
• Performs on-the-job instruction to Mechanics B and C pertaining to diagnosis and operational theory.
• Inspects, reviews and evaluates work performance.
• Strict adherence to Keolis and client policies and procedures
• Work safely with electricity using proper PPE
• Strong focus on safety and willingness to lead by example in regards to wearing proper PPE and best practices
• Strong focus preventative maintenance process and quality
• Ability to adhere to strict organizational and cleanliness standards
• Sweeps and cleans work area, general housekeeping, disposes of waste products
• into proper containment, ensures safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management and supervisors

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.
• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.
• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.
• Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen.

Additional Statements:

• Drug screening: Pursuant to Department