Lead School Bus Technician

LAUNCH TransTechs is seeking a School Bus Mechanic 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: $25 per hour, depending on experience

Shift: 5:30 AM M-F 

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.

Qualified Candidates For The School Bus Mechanic Position Will Have Met The Following:

Required:

• Equivalent of a high school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of related maintenance and repair on medium/heavy duty trucks
• 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

Preferred:

• CDL, or the ability to obtain
• 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.