School Bus Mechanic

Beacon Mobility; Town of Fallsburg (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is seeking a School Bus Mechanic in South Fallsburg, NY. The role involves maintaining, repairing and performing preventive and on-demand maintenance on district school buses, with work on engines, HVAC, electrical systems, brakes and drive train.

You will inspect parts, complete documentation and assist with route coverage as needed. Eligible applicants should be safety-conscious, able to pass drug/alcohol testing, and keep CDL updated; paid training may be provided to upgrade

Qualifications

• Maintains, repairs and performs preventive/on-demand maintenance on school buses.
• Inspects parts/vehicles to identify defects.
• Adheres to safety and regulatory standards (DOT, NYS) of maintenance work.
• Must be able to read/complete maintenance paperwork accurately.
• Maintains/updates Commercial Driver’s License as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and perform preventive/on-demand maintenance on school buses.
• Inspect parts and vehicles to identify defective components.
• Work on engines, HVAC, electrical systems, brakes, drive train, suspension and steering.
• Use in-house diagnostics tools and heavy equipment like lifts, air tools, lathes and mills.
• Drive school buses on routes when needed to cover for drivers.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Diagnostic tools

Tools

Lifts

Air tools

Lathes

Mills

Job description

School Bus Mechanic page is loaded## School Bus Mechaniclocations: South Fallsburg, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ-2026-3859Rolling V Bus Corp.Maintain, repair, and perform maintenance (preventive and on-demand) on school buses used for student transportation as assigned. Work includes repair, replacement, assembly and installation of parts on the interior and exterior of vehicles including: engine performance, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems and components, brakes, drive train and axles, tires, automatic transmission, suspension, and steering. Inspect parts and/or vehicles to identify defective or broken parts. Includes working with lubricants and hazardous solvents/fluids as typical to vehicle maintenance. Use of in-house tools available for diagnostics and repair including heavy equipment, such as lifts, air tools, lathes and mill work machines, along with special equipment to mount and dismount tires. Driving vehicles in and out of the garage and road testing of vehicles.* Comply with all safety, security, regulations, quality standards and procedures established by the Company, State and Federal DOT authorities, the NYS Department of Education and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.* Freely ask for an explanation of tasks and use of equipment that you are not familiar with or have no knowledge of.* Complete accurate paperwork in accordance with company procedures.* Be safety conscious of self and coworkers.* Perform duties in a cost-effective manner.* Protect all company tools, property and equipment.* Attend all applicable trainings.* Interact with drivers and operations management.* Upgrade your skills with paid training as may be requested by the employer.* Obtain through company provided training and/or keep Commercial Driver’s License updated. Drive school bus routes as may be needed when short drivers.**Starting Hourly Rate:** $26.00 Per Hour (negotiable based on experience)**LOCATION:** South Fallsburg**OTHER:** Subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Meet the mandated requirements of Commercial Drivers Licensure. Personal tools may be used.*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.*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.Rolling V is a family-owned and managed full-service transportation company based in the Catskills region of New York State. While we are known for exceptional school bus services, we also provide regional charter services to area residents. Rolling V has provided safe and dependable transportation services for more than 50 years.