Mechanic- Northampton

Krise Transportation; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Dental and Vision plans

Paid vacation & time off

Job summary

Krise Transportation in Northampton, PA is seeking a skilled Mechanic to keep school buses and vans safe and reliable. You will work as part of a team recognized as heroes in our communities, with a family atmosphere that values safety and service to students.

This role requires owning basic hand tools, a PA Class 7 inspection license, and a CDL with Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake endorsements. You will enjoy a schedule aligned with school hours, paid time off, and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must own basic hand tools (Company provides major equipment such as diagnostic scan tools).
• Must have or be willing to get Class 7 PA Inspection License.
• Must have CDL with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements.
• Criminal history and child abuse checks as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buses and vans to ensure safe operating condition.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify and repair mechanical issues.

Skills

Basic hand tools

CDL with endorsements

Clean driving record

Background checks

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 3028 Northampton Main Yard - Northampton, PA 18067We are hiring HEROES!

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
• 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)
• Must have or be willing to get a Class 7 PA Inspection License
• 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.

Maintenance mechanics play an essential role in the lives of our drivers and the children they serve. Our Mechanics go above and beyond to ensure that vehicles are maintained in top shape and are always in safe operating condition. Mechanics are part of the team of unsung heroes in our communities, and if you are a Mechanic with Krise Transportation we will recognize you for that every day!