Bus Maintenance Mechanic

Altech Services, Inc. (ALTECH), is a diversified national service organization providing field services for the railroad, commuter rail, and IT industries since 1990. Our mission is to provide timely and quality support services that contribute to client and employee growth. ALTECH stands behind its service with a strong dedication to customer satisfaction, industry expertise, and quality assurance.

DESCRIPTION:

To provide maintenance service to the transportation Bus system by performing all levels of maintenance and by doing so, keep all vehicles operating in a safe and efficient manner. Bus experience/para transit GM & Fords

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform basic trouble-shooting duties and repairs on buses and other vehicles such as vans, trucks, including repairs on clutch and transmission.

2. Perform preventative maintenance as needed

4. Be responsible for PM and repairs, safety inspections, oil changes, electrical and major repairs

5. Inspects and diagnoses vehicles to ensure they meet State standards; prepares buses for annual inspection.

5. Responds to vehicle breakdowns; repairs vehicles on site when possible or takes corrective action.

6. Acts as lead person in the physical maintenance of vehicles.

7. Performs other duties as necessary such as cleaning vehicles and shop and fixing small equipment for the district.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly lifts parts up to 50 pounds +; ability to work in confined spaces for lengthy periods of time; repeated turning/twisting motions with all joints and waist; repeated push/pull on fingers, hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows and back; ability to stand in one location for up to one hour while working on equipment; climbing up and down on bus hoods and ladders;

reaching and working with hands over head; repeated movements to and from the floor; standing and walking on concrete for up to 8 hours

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have minimum 5 year’s experience, must be a certified diesel mechanic or certified school bus technician.