School Bus Mechanic
LAUNCH TransTechs is looking for a School Bus Mechanics in Bettendorf, IA to diagnose malfunctions and perform vehicle repairs in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines.
Shift: 1st
Pay: $19.50 per hour
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Diagnoses malfunctions and performs vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.) and related assigned duties.
- Arranges for and obtains appropriate inspections and approval of all major repairs before vehicle is released from maintenance facility.
- Maintains a safe, clean, productive and efficient work area including ensuring work area is in compliance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements.
- Test-drives vehicles to ensure repair resolved the problem.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Identifies and reports any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance including repairs and maintenance required to be performed by Technicians with a higher qualification level.
- Records time spent, parts used and repairs and/or maintenance conducted on appropriate form.
- Performs road calls and on the road repairs as assigned.
- Advises Lead Technician of unsafe maintenance conditions or practices and/or vehicle abuse.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Equivalent of high school diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of Med/Hvy truck Fleet mechanic repair experience.
- Must have own tools.
- Must have steal toe boots.
- Must pass DOT pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.
- Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred).
- ASE Certification desirable but not required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.