School Bus Mechanic

Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh is seeking skilled mechanics to service a fleet of buses, trucks, and other motor vehicles. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, inspections, and diagnostics with a focus on safety and quality.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, trade schooling preferred, and be willing to train for CDL. You must provide your own tools and be able to lift 50 pounds. We offer equal opportunity employment and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; trade school preferred.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Must supply own general hand tools; CDL training offered.

Responsibilities

• Maintains vehicles, including fleet vehicles 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 visually or with diagnostic equipment.
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems.
• Plans and schedules repairs and maintenance.
• Test drives vehicle to confirm safe operation.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Reading manuals

Hydraulics

Software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical auto repair training

2 years related experience preferred

Tools

Computer diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh is looking for great people to join our family. If you are ready for a team environment, excellent pay, in house and factory training, with great benefits, and together we can grow this business.

We offer medical, dental, vision insurance; 401k eligibility, paid time off, and company paid life insurance.

Mechanics will perform warranty, service and maintenance work for busses, trucks, and other motor vehicles. Must have State Inspection License.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains vehicles, which may include 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

What you need to succeed:

• 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/ Experience:

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

Required:

• You must supply your own general hand tools
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and safety inspections
• Must be able to life 50 pounds at times

Blue Bird Bus Sales 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.