School Bus Mobile Service Fleet Mechanic

Description

School Bus Mobile Service Fleet Mechanic

This posting is for positions that require travel throughout the state. Therefore, we are ideally seeking candidates who reside in the Mid-Michigan area to effectively support travel to our various locations.

Keep Our Buses Running. Keep Our Students Moving.

• Benefits packages are available to eligible employees. Employer contribution levels vary based on established qualifying factors.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan is available after completion of one (1) year of service, contingent upon satisfying all other eligibility requirements.
• Employees play a vital role in contributing to a positive and meaningful experience for students/passengers every day.

Perform as a Mobile Service Truck Fleet Technician which involves all areas of vehicle maintenance, proficient knowledge / working applied knowledge of various diagnostic software, diagnosis, and repair on school buses, pickup trucks, passenger vans, cars, tractors, and forklifts owned by the company.

• Meet all general qualifications for employment.
• Meet state requirements for appropriate mechanic licensing.
• Meet state physical examination requirements.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening as established by company.
• Meet company, state, and school district standards for criminal history check.
• Ability to work irregular hours on roadsides and parking lots in all weather conditions.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and professional approach while working directly with vendors, Dean operation sites, drivers, and other Dean maintenance and fleet personnel.

• Diagnoses vehicle problems and performs repairs as needed in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and State and Federal regulations. Performs road tests on vehicles. Inspects and repairs electrical system from front to rear. Performs engine tune-ups. Troubleshoots and repairs engines; rebuilds if necessary. Inspects, services, and repairs transmissions, cooling lines, and filters. Inspects, services, and repairs brake systems, air and hydraulic. Inspects, services, and repairs drive train from transmission to rear axle.
  
  Inspect, services, and repairs front suspension. Inspects, services, and repairs windows and frames.
• Inspects, services, and repairs wiper motors, switches, arms and blades. Checks body damage and handles some body repairs. Inspects, services, and repairs cooling systems, radiator, hoses, pump, and block. Repairs carburetors and fuel problems. Inspects, services, and repairs exhaust systems.
• Answers service calls and responds to breakdowns; conducts on-site repairs when possible.
• Repairs hydraulic wheel chair lifts and hydraulic lift gates. Installs seat belts and harnesses on special needs buses.
• Installs accessories such as radios, strobe lights, camera boxes, etc.
• Prepares vehicle maintenance reports and submits to Regional Fleet Manager. Reviews technical reports, vehicle maintenance manuals, electrical diagrams, and meter readings to evaluate, diagnose, and repair.
• Consults with vendors concerning ordering or use of parts.
• Consults with bus drivers and other mechanics regarding maintenance problems and/or needs and advises or assists as necessary.
• Performs safety inspections; assists with Michigan State Police inspections.
• Cleans shop floor, drain pan, buckets, etc. Properly disposes of unusable replacement parts such as batteries, brake drums, as well as used motor oil, transmission fluid, and antifreeze.
• May change oil and repair or replace tires.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Vehicle maintenance experience required; truck, tractor, and/or diesel maintenance preferred.
• Technical School degree in automotive preferred, with 3 to 5 years of vehicle maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform this job.
• Must possess or be able to successfully obtain (once hired) current Mechanic Licenses through either ASE or the State of Michigan in the following areas:
  Heavy Duty Brakes, Heavy Duty Suspension & Steering, Heavy Duty Diesel Engines, Heavy Duty Drive Train, and Electrical.
• May also be required to be certified in Computer Electronic Engine and Transmission Diagnostics.

• Due to required daily use of company vehicle and…