Fleet Mechanic

Overview

Description:

Join one of Minnesota's largest charter bus companies, Lorenz Bus Service, as a Fleet Mechanic! We operate a diverse fleet of motor coaches and school buses, and we're looking for a skilled mechanic to join our team.

Depending on your level of experience, some or all of the below duties may be part of your job.

• Examines the vehicle and discusses with supervisor or other mechanics the nature and extent of the damage or malfunction.
• Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
• Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units or parts attached to underside of vehicle.
• Removes units, such as diesel engines, transmission or differential, using wrenches and hoist.
• Disassembles units and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.
• Repairs or replaces parts using mechanics hand tools.
• Replaces, generators/alternators, starters, and pumps.
• Replaces, rebuilds engines and transmissions.
• Determines condition of parts such as brake drums and rotors using micrometers.
• Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs, or replaces shock absorbers.
• Replaces lights and instruments. Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, mirrors, heaters, and windshield wipers.
• Drains & properly disposes fluids including oil, transmission, differential, radiator, etc. into appropriate receptacles using hand tools to remove plugs, caps, etc. Cleans units as required.
• Installs replacement parts such as oil, fuel and air filters, belts, hoses, caps, windshield wipers, bulbs and lenses, and other routine maintenance items as needed or scheduled.
• Refills radiator using proper mixture of 50/50 premix antifreeze and pressure tests system at 5psi.
• Checks and refills all other fluid levels according to recommended fluid types and levels.
• Inspects, tests, repairs and recharges air conditioning and heating systems.
• Inspects, tests, repairs, or replaces hydraulic system components.
• Lubes vehicle using lube gun. Replaces grease fittings as needed.
• Performs multi-point safety checks on vehicle such as tire tread depth and wear patterns.
• Accurately and timely completes check lists and other related paperwork.
• Test-drives vehicle to ensure work orders and assigned maintenance tasks have been properly and safely completed.
• May be required to perform other related duties as requested.

• Monday
  - Friday- 1:00pm- 9:30pm
• Possible weekends needed.

• Diesel Experience
• Vocational/Technical college or heavy-duty ASE certifications preferred
• Any Specialized training for aftermarket and OEM components helpful
• Ability to use hand tools, pressure gauges, specialty equipment, and power tools
• Air Conditioning Certification is a plus
• Basic computer skills preferred for data entry into maintenance systems.

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• 401K with 4% match
• Training/Advancement Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer.