- Travel to customer sites and provide various service repairs
- Follow diagnostic repair plans as required by the manufacturer
- Meet service goals while providing superior service
- Document customer repair plans in a timely manner after repairs are completed
- Maintain a neat and clean appearance
- Efficiently navigate a computer
- Perform basic diagnostics, repairs, and preventive service procedures on bus body systems, brake systems, exhaust, limited engine/drivetrain repairs, steering, and suspension
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age
- Minimum high school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Formal diesel and/or heavy-duty vehicle training preferred
- At least 2 years of experience as a mechanic in an automotive, school bus, trucking, or heavy equipment environment
- Diesel mechanic experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to inspect, diagnose, test, and repair buses or other vehicles and their systems
- Skill at following verbal and written instructions
- Knowledge of the use and care of hand tools, equipment, and machinery
- Knowledge of safe work practices
- Driver's License required
- ASE certifications preferred but not required
- CDL preferred
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening
Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining bus and vehicle systems, with a strong focus on safety and adherence to manufacturer guidelines. Proven ability to provide superior customer service while efficiently managing repair documentation and service goals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Diesel Mechanic Experience
- Diagnostic Repair Skills
- Knowledge of Hand Tools
- ASE Certifications
- CDL Preferred
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Basic Diagnostics
- Vehicle Repair
- Preventive Service Procedures
- Brake Systems
- Exhaust Systems
- Engine/Drivetrain Repairs
- Steering Systems
- Suspension Systems
Soft Skills
- Ability to Follow Instructions
- Customer Service Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
- Driver's License
- ASE Certifications
Industry Keywords
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Training
- Automotive Mechanic
- School Bus Repair
- Trucking Environment
- Safe Work Practices
Tools & Technologies
- Hand Tools
- Repair Equipment
- Diagnostic Equipment