Bus Mechanic

The Blake School • Hopkins, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Blake bus mechanic is responsible for Blake’s bus maintenance program. This includes vehicle repair, preventative inspections, pre-trip inspection training, parts purchasing, service coordination with vendors and daily entry of maintenance data into the database.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of large diesel engine mechanics and repair techniques
• Strong ability to align priorities and produce quality work under pressure
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills
• Basic computer knowledge

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with school buses preferred
• Basic understanding of Minnesota school bus compliance standards—pre-inspection guidelines preferred
• Licensed school bus driver—MN Class B (including passenger and school bus endorsements)
• One to three years, CDL-qualified driving experience (school bus driving experience)

Responsibilities

• Service school bus fleet with mechanical repair and replacement of parts
• Purchase school bus parts to adequately supply needed repairs
• Maintain inventory as needed
• Coordinate and transport school buses for repair to and from vendor locations
• Record all maintenance-related repairs and inspections of the bus fleet into Blake’s maintenance system
• Perform periodic inspections on buses as directed
• Train and evaluate transportation team members on proper school bus pre-trip inspection procedures and techniques
• Provide emergency backup bus driving services on an on-call basis
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor of transportation

What This Job Offers

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