Senior Bus Maintenance Technician (CDL)

Keolis America, Inc.; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis America, Inc. in California seeks a skilled heavy equipment maintenance technician to service and repair ADA-equipped buses. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and on-road testing to ensure safe operation. CDL with Passenger endorsement is required and ASE certifications are preferred.

The role emphasizes safety, proper documentation, and teamwork in a 24/7 operating environment, with hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting across coach systems.

Qualifications

• Three years progressive heavy equipment maintenance required.
• Two years technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED and valid California CDL with Passenger endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on coaches following specific check lists.
• Fill out work orders specifying parts and labor.
• Inspect and verify problems using diagnostic equipment.
• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot and service electrical buses.
• Test coaches for proper working order including road driving tests.

Skills

Diagnostic equipment use

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety-conscious

Ability to read schematics

24/7 availability

Time management

Education

Two years technical degree

High school diploma or GED + CA CDL with Passenger endorsement

ASE Transit Certificate (H4/H5/H8) preferred

Tools

Cummins Insite

Allison prognostics

Coach control systems (VANSCO/DINEX)

Job description

Keolis America, Inc. in California seeks a skilled heavy equipment maintenance technician to service and repair ADA-equipped buses. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and on-road testing to ensure safe operation. CDL with Passenger endorsement is required and ASE certifications are preferred.

The role emphasizes safety, proper documentation, and teamwork in a 24/7 operating environment, with hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting across coach systems.