Heavy Duty Truck Technician

LAUNCH TransTechs is seeking a Fire Truck Technician to perform assigned preventative vehicle maintenance related functions and facility maintenance to assist in maintaining school buses in safe, comfortable and like new operable condition.

Pay: up to $37.67 P/H per hour, depending on experience

Shift: 1st M-F 11AM - 7:30PM Full Time

School Bus Mechanic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works under the direct supervision of an assigned skilled and certified journeyman technician to receive hands-on training.
• Performs assigned vehicle and facility maintenance related duties (e.g. vehicle washing, cleaning, fueling, oil changes, lubrication, light vehicle repair etc.) in a safe and timely manner.
• Arranges for and obtains appropriate inspections and approval of all repairs before vehicle is released from maintenance facility.
• Assist in conducting frequent DOT inspections.
• 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.
• Records time spent, parts used and repairs conducted on the appropriate form upon completion of the assignment.
• Notify supervisor of any potentially dangerous equipment and correction action taken
• Perform all other duties assigned by Shop Manager / Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualification and Requirements:

• Equivalent of a high school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of related maintenance and repair on medium/heavy duty trucks
• Class 7 state inspection license required 
• Must furnish own tools and steel toe boots
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass DOT drug test & DOT physical
• CDL, or the ability to obtain preferred
• ASE, preferred but not required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status