Diesel Bus Mechanic

Academy Express•Bridgeport, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Academy Bus is seeking a B/C Diesel Bus Mechanic for their Bridgeport, CT location. This role involves the repair, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of modern tour buses, including reconditioning, preventative, and routine maintenance. Responsibilities also include inspections, road tests, warranty and repair documentation, and assisting higher-level mechanics. The company offers a $2500 sign-on bonus and competitive pay based on experience.

Requirements

Must have experience working on diesel buses
Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus, but not required)
Basic Computer skills
Own hand tools according to level
Must have experience working on Van Hool, Temsa, and Prevost Buses.
Familiar with Cummins and Detroit engines.

Responsibilities

Diesel Mechanic – Class B / Level 2 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
Diesel Mechanic – Class C / Level 3 Repair, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of modern tour buses
Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance
General lubrication functions such as: Oil/filters, air filters, chassis lubrication, transmission fluids/filters, differential fluids, axel/wheels.
Inspection, installation, disassembly and cleaning of components under supervision such as: Brake components, suspension components, tires, and seats.
Warranty and repair documentation
Assist A and B Level Mechanics with skilled work