School Bus Mechanic

Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

ADA insurance

Supplemental insurances

Job summary

Monark Student Transportation, Corp. seeks a Mechanic to repair and maintain our fleet of buses and other vehicles. The role includes routine maintenance, diagnostics, and testing to ensure safe operation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with vocational auto repair training or apprenticeship preferred. CDL training may be provided, and state inspections/hydraulics knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational/technical training or apprenticeship in auto repair preferred.
• Two years related experience preferred.
• CDL may be required; willingness to train for CDL.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair work and maintenance for buses, trucks, and fleet vehicles.
• Maintain vehicles including preventive maintenance and oil changes.
• Test and diagnose issues using manual inspection and computer diagnostics.
• Identify mechanical problems and replace malfunctioning parts.
• Plan repairs and establish a timetable to complete tasks.
• Test drive vehicles to ensure safe operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Mechanical repair

Analytical thinking

Read manuals

Computer diagnostics

Hydraulics

Software literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

CDL training or willingness to train

State inspection license / hydraulics

2 years related experience preferred

Tools

Computer diagnostic equipment

Diagnostics software

Hydraulics

Job description

Job Description

The Mechanic will perform repair work and maintenance for buses, trucks, and other motor vehicles in the company’s fleet.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains vehicles, which may include a company’s fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, busses, and other motor vehicles.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups.
• Performs tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
• Identifies mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
• Examines critical parts and systems using a standard checklist.
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts.
• Plans and establishes timetable to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
• Excellent mechanical repair skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment, hydraulics, and software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field required.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• A commercial driver’s license may be required. *Willing to train for C.D.L
• 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.

We offer medical, dental, vision insurance. Paid time off, paid holidays, company sponsored life & ADA insurance and supplemental insurances.

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.