Diesel Bus Mechanic

Academy Express•Perth Amboy, NJ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Academy Bus is seeking an experienced Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic for our Perth Amboy, NJ location. This role offers a $2500 Sign On Bonus and competitive pay ranging from $29.00-$34.00 per hour, based on experience. The mechanic will be responsible for the repair, troubleshooting, diagnosis, reconditioning, preventative maintenance, and routine maintenance of modern tour buses. This includes inspections, road tests, warranty and repair documentation, and the diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly, and cleaning of various bus components. The role also involves responding to road calls, performing basic welding/fabrication, assisting A Level Mechanics, and training/supervising C Level Mechanics.

Requirements

4-7 years of diesel engine maintenance experience
Must have own tools
Proven ability to use hands tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, welding equipment, and testing instruments
Valid driver's license
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working on Van Hool, Temsa, and Prevost Buses
Familiar with Cummins and Detroit engines
CDL License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement is a plus but not required
Willingness to obtain a CDL License is also desirable

Responsibilities

Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour buses
Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance
Inspections and road tests
Warranty and repair documentation
Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly and cleaning of components such as: brakes, suspension, tires, bearings, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, oil/air filters, door assemblies, controls, seats, belts, electric motors, pneumatic valves, cables, and linkages.
Respond to road calls
Basic welding/fabrication
Assist A Level Mechanics with skilled work and train/supervise C Level Mechanics