Bus Mechanic - Level A

Robert H. Hoover & Sons • Edgewater Park Township, NJ

4d • $35 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

If you're an experienced, motivated Bus, Ford, or Chevy gas engine technician looking for a life-changing, rewarding career opportunity—and if you're a team player who is reliable and ready to work—we want to talk to you. In business since 1966, we service Blue Bird buses as well as Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit, Cummins, CAT, Eaton, Meritor, Allison, and DT12 trucks. You'll be working in a clean, modern, newly built facility designed to support efficiency, safety, and a professional work environment.

Requirements

• 5 years’ exp & Certification repairing buses, Lite & Medium duty (i.e.: Blue Bird, Meritor, Allison etc.
• Knowledge of Ford IDS software, Allison DOC & Meritor Wabco.
• Engine, Transmission, Air & Emissions Systems exp (EPA07, EPA10+) Computerized diagnostic skills.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, step up into vehicle, and lie on back on creeper under vehicle
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, turn wrench, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to focus
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Tools necessary to perform the job and regular, reliable attendance required

Nice To Haves

• Experience specific to above noted vehicles.
• Cummins certifications a plus
• Certifications for any of the above noted vehicles.
• Current CDL, clear of violations/accidents, accompanied by DOT medical cert.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair & maintain gasoline engine buses (Ford powertrains, Ford Power Stroke engines, trouble shoot and handle all phases of repairs on Ford gasoline 6.8 and 7.3 engines, and Chevy 6.0)
• Communicate with Shop Foreman immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time
• Participate in Company paid training and stay abreast of manufacturer-provided technical updates.
• Maintain dealership-owned tools and manuals.
• Must be able to able to lift 70 lbs.
• Willing/able to obtain certifications (Company paid training)

Benefits

• paid training (followed by increases as appropriate)
• uniforms
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life/AD&D insurances
• paid holidays
• vacation and sick
• personal tools insured for up to $30,000
• 401(k) plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed