School Bus Mechanic

Monark Student Transportation Corp.; Ambridge (Beaver County); Hybrid; USD 71,635,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k eligibility

Basic Life and AD&D

Paid time off

Job summary

Monark Student Transportation Corp. in Ambridge, PA seeks a Mechanic to perform routine and preventive maintenance on buses, identify and repair faulty parts, and test systems for safe operation.

The ideal candidate will read service manuals and use diagnostic tools, with CDL training provided in-house. Two-plus years of related experience and a vocational auto repair background are preferred, along with a state inspection license and hydraulics knowledge.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training in auto repair or related field required.
• Two plus years of related experience.
• Commercial driver's license; CDL training provided in-house at no extra cost.
• State inspection license / hydraulics

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on buses.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning parts and systems (brakes, belts, water pumps, transmissions).
• Test parts and systems to ensure proper function; perform tests and inspections.
• Test drive vehicles to confirm safe and proper operation; plan timetable to complete repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Analytical skills

Manuals literacy

Computer diagnostics

Hydraulics

Software literacy

Education

Vocational/technical training in auto repair

2+ years of related experience

State inspection license

CDL training in-house

Tools

CDL training (in-house)

Job description

As Mechanic you will perform repair work and maintenance for buses.

You will perform routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes, and tune-ups, repairing or replacing malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts. You will pe rform tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function and examining critical parts and systems using a standard checklist. You will be able to identify mechanical issues either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment. Test drive vehicles to confirm safe and proper operation and planning timetable to complete such repairs and maintenance.

What skills and knowledge you need to help you succeed in this role:

• Knowledge of mechanical repair skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment, hydraulics, and software.

What we would like you to have to support you in this role:

• Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field required.
• Two plus years of related experience
• A commercial driver's license. *Willing to train for C.D.L.
  • C.D.L. training is done in house at no extra cost to you!
• State inspection license / hydraulics

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and safety inspections.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

Monark Student Transportation Corp. Offers medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k eligibility, Basic Life and AD&D and other voluntary benefit options. Paid time off.

Monark Student Transportation, Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans' status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.