Diesel Bus Mechanic
About The Position
Academy Bus is seeking a full-time Diesel Bus Mechanic for the night shift at its Leonardo, New Jersey location. The position pays $29–$34 per hour, depending on level and experience, and offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The scheduled shift is 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The mechanic repairs, troubleshoots, and diagnoses modern tour buses; performs reconditioning and preventive and routine maintenance; conducts inspections and road tests; and documents warranty work and repairs. Work includes diagnosing, inspecting, installing, disassembling, and cleaning a range of bus components. The mechanic also responds to road calls and performs basic welding and fabrication. Class B mechanics assist A-Level mechanics with skilled work and train or supervise C-Level mechanics. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance; supplemental coverages; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; and holiday pay. Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- 4–7 years of diesel engine maintenance experience.
- Proven ability to use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, welding equipment, and testing instruments.
- Must have own tools.
- Valid driver's license.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- CDL license with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements; not required.
- Willingness to obtain a CDL license.
Responsibilities
- Repair, troubleshoot, and diagnose modern tour buses.
- Perform reconditioning, preventive maintenance, and routine maintenance.
- Conduct inspections and road tests.
- Complete warranty and repair documentation.
- Diagnose, inspect, install, disassemble, and clean components including brakes, suspension, tires, bearings, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, oil and air filters, door assemblies, controls, seats, belts, electric motors, pneumatic valves, cables, and linkages.
- Respond to road calls.
- Perform basic welding and fabrication.
- Assist A-Level mechanics with skilled work.
- Train and supervise C-Level mechanics.
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance.
- Supplemental coverages.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
