School Bus Mechanic

DS Bus Lines; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is seeking a maintenance technician to plan and implement scheduled preventive maintenance for our district bus fleet. The role includes performing mechanical repairs, emergency service calls, and tire/rim maintenance, with emphasis on safety and accurate record keeping.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in heavy equipment and school bus maintenance. The position offers full-time hours and benefits typical for the sector.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; further schooling may substitute for education.
• 2 years of experience in repair and preventative maintenance of heavy equipment and school buses preferred.
• Knowledge of repair shop practices, safety, and regulations; ability to read technical manuals and use shop math.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of scheduled preventative maintenance for the district bus fleet.
• Perform mechanical repairs on buses and major overhauls as directed.
• Make emergency service calls for stranded buses or other district equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and inspect tires and rims; keep records of district vehicles.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Diesel & gas engines

Shop safety

Read manuals

Record keeping

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and implement a program of scheduled preventative maintenance for the district bus fleet.
• Perform mechanical repairs on buses to include major overhauls if directed, as necessary.
• Make emergency service calls for stranded buses or other district equipment.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor for ordering and stocking all necessary repair parts and necessary supplies.
• Maintain the shop area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Assist in the service and repair of other district motor vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Maintain, repair, and inspect tires and rims, and maintains records of district vehicles.
• Perform complete safety inspections as required.
• Estimate time, material, and equipment needed for assigned jobs.
• Operate school vehicles.
• Replace and adjust brakes, belts, and hoses.
• Write requisitions, order parts, and ensure parts are received in a timely manner.
• Assist in the service and repair of school vehicles as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education High School Diploma or equivalent Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education provided formal schooling has been sufficient to enable applicant to evaluate difficult mechanical repairs

Experience 2 years of experience in the repair and preventative maintenance of heavy equipment. 2 years of experience in the repair and preventative maintenance of school buses and other motor vehicles preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Repair shop practices including welding, safety regulations and practices. Operating and repair characteristics for district buses, vehicles, and equipment. Principles and procedures of preventative maintenance related to school bus vehicles and equipment. Shop mathematics applicable to the mechanical trade. Basic record keeping. Practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in the repair and adjustment of school buses and other motorized vehicles and equipment including gasoline and diesel-powered equipment and systems. Ordering parts from various parts manuals. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the areas of maintenance and mechanical repair work. Safe driving principles and practices. Ability to: 1. Use materials and equipment necessary in the repair and maintenance of buses and other motorized vehicles. 2. Follow and give verbal and written instructions and directions. 3. Work cooperatively with others. 4. Perform heavy manual labor. 5. Read, interpret, understand, and apply technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, specifications, and parts catalog. 6. Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the assigned programs and functions. 7. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records. 8. Work independently with minimal supervision. 9. Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs. 10. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 11. Perform responsible and minor mechanical repair work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. 12. Ability to work with diesel and gas engines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times. Subject to regular exposure to fumes, dust and odor, vehicle exhaust, dirt, oil, grease, and noise from equipment operation. Work around and with machinery and motorized equipment. Work in a shop. Changing priorities and interruptions. Physical Demands Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time. Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds. Manipulate hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment. Reach overhead, the shoulder and horizontally to reach and place materials and equipment in certain areas. Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, turning and twisting. Occasional carrying, pushing, or pulling boxes and engines. Crawling under vehicles. Clarity of vision at varying distances to observe diagnostic instruments, manuals, and other printed information. Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner. Perform physically demanding work. May require driving a vehicle to conduct work. Hazards Working with tools, and powered machinery.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: Starting $25.00 per hour (negotiable based on experience) Expected hours: 40 per week

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We Transport / Towne Bus is a premier Long Island-based school bus company serving districts throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York City, Westchester County, and Bridgeport, Connecticut. A major part of our company’s repertoire includes special needs transportation and services for wheelchair-bound individuals.

Why Beacon Mobility

We are a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits. Our focus to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day.

Who we are

Safe, reliable transportation for 100 Years

Customized mobility solutions

Serving students, patients, and 1,500+ communities

Nearly 20,000 employees strong

What we do best

People First

Safety Always

School Bus & Special Education

Paratransit

Non‑Emergency Medical

Alternative Student Transportation

Why it matters

Transportation creates opportunity

Mobility builds independence

Every Ride Matters