School Bus Fleet Mechanic
Job in
North Branch, Lapeer County, Michigan, 48461, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
Dean Transportation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
School Bus Fleet Mechanic
This posting is for positions supporting North Branch Area Schools. As a member of our transportation maintenance team, you will play a vital role in keeping students safe by ensuring the buses serving our district are dependable and road-ready. We are actively looking for talented individuals who are passionate about fleet maintenance and repair.
- 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.
This posting is for positions supporting North Branch Area Schools. As a member of our transportation maintenance team, you will play a vital role in keeping students safe by ensuring the buses serving our district are dependable and road-ready. We are actively looking for talented individuals who are passionate about fleet maintenance and repair.
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 fleet technician which involves all areas of vehicle maintenance that may include any of the following based on the specific job and Dean operation site assigned: diagnosis and repair on school buses, motor coaches, pickup trucks, passenger vans, cars, tractors, and/or forklifts owned by the company.
Specific Requirements
- Meet all general qualifications for employment.
- Meet State and/or ASE requirements for appropriate mechanic licensing.
- Meet State and/or Federal physical examination requirements.
- Pass drug and alcohol screening as established by Company, State and Federal requirements.
- Meet Company, State, and School District standards (where applicable) for criminal history check.
- Performs repairs as needed in accordance with OEM manufacturer's recommendations and State and Federal regulations. Inspects equipment for defects, determines root causes and completes repairs for appropriate correction to defects found. Uses full understanding of preventative maintenance inspection and repair processes to include but not limited to, diesel and gas engines, air and hydraulic braking systems, suspension systems, drivetrain assemblies, automatic transmissions, differentials, hydraulic lift systems, electrical systems and body assemblies.
- Answers service calls and responds to breakdowns; conducts on-site repairs when possible.
- May install accessories such as two-way radios, cameras and GPS systems.
- Reviews technical service bulletins, vehicle maintenance diagnostic links, online electrical diagrams, has adequate understating /operational use of diagnostic software for diesel and gas engines, braking systems, etc.
- Parts procurement and inventory control.
- Communicates with bus drivers, operations staff and other Fleet technicians regarding maintenance difficulties and/or advises or assists as necessary.
- Performs safety inspections; assists with annual Michigan State Police inspections.
- Appropriate housekeeping of maintenance facility to include but not limited to: emptying trash, sweeping and mopping floors in work areas including restroom/locker room areas.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Vehicle maintenance experience required; diesel bus/truck or automotive maintenance preferred.
- Technical School degree in diesel/automotive preferred but not required, 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 hold or be…
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