Diesel Bus Mechanic Foreman

Academy Express; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Academy Express is seeking a full‑time Diesel Bus Mechanic to oversee maintenance operations at our Atlanta facility. This role involves managing a team while performing hands-on repairs and maintenance of our diesel bus fleet.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, owns requisite tools, and holds a CDL license with appropriate endorsements. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of diesel engine maintenance experience required.
• Must own tools necessary for the job.
• CDL license with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise diesel mechanics and cleaning staff.
• Hands-on maintenance of assigned bus fleet.
• Repair, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of diesel engines.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Supervisory experience

Proficient in diagnostic devices

Tool proficiency

Basic computer skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic devices

Welding equipment

Job description

260 University Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA

Academy Busis is seeking a full‑time, hands‑on, senior level Diesel Bus Mechanic with supervisory experience for our Atlanta, GA facility.

In this role you will manage a team of mechanics and a cleaning crew, and oversee the operations of a diesel bus maintenance garage. You will be hands‑on with repairs and ongoing training and development of your team.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise diesel mechanics and cleaning staff.
• Hands‑on maintenance of assigned bus fleet.
• Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour bus engines and transmissions.
• Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance.
• Inspections and road tests.
• Warranty and repair documentation.
• Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly and cleaning of components such as:
• Diesel engines, electronic systems/motors/controls, drive line components, tires, bearings, brake systems, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, oil/air filters, door assemblies, controls, belts, pneumatic valves, cables, linkages, radiators, heating, air conditioning, generators, voltage regulators, suspensions, seating, steering, and glass.
• Respond to road calls.
• Supervise wheel, tire and alignment shops and source local vendors as needed.
• General welding/fabrication.

Requirements

• 7+ years of diesel engine maintenance experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Must own tools.
• Proven ability to use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, pullers, VOA instruments, reamers, vacuum and compression pumps, welding equipment, and testing instruments.
• Proficient in diagnostic devices such as DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, schematics, AIC (Freon) recovery and charging equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• CDL license with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life insurance.
• Supplemental coverages.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

Academy is an EEO.

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