Class A or B Diesel Bus Mechanic OPEN INTERVIEWS

Academy Bus•Baltimore, MD

15d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Academy Bus is seeking experienced Class A and Class B Diesel Bus Mechanics for its Baltimore, Maryland location. The role involves repairing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, inspecting, and maintaining modern tour buses. Candidates must have experience working on Van Hool, Temsa, and Prevost buses and be familiar with Cummins and Detroit engines. Experience troubleshooting bus electrical and engine issues with a laptop is required, including diagnostics for Detroit, Allison, and Cummins systems. Mechanics must supply their own tools. The hourly pay rate is $29.00–$44.00, depending on experience level. Open interviews are held Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; no appointment is necessary. The location is 201 Frankhurst Ave., Baltimore, MD 21225. Applicants should bring a valid driver's license, Social Security card, and DOT and medical certification cards if applicable.

Requirements

Class B: 4–7 years of diesel engine maintenance experience.
Class A: 7 or more years of diesel engine maintenance experience.
Experience working on Van Hool, Temsa, and Prevost buses.
Familiarity with Cummins and Detroit engines.
Experience troubleshooting bus electrical and engine diagnostics with a laptop, including Detroit, Allison, and Cummins systems.
Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, welding equipment, and testing instruments.
Must have own tools according to level.
Valid driver's license.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Class A mechanics: proficiency with diagnostic devices such as DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, schematics, and AIC (Freon) recovery and charging equipment.
CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements is a plus but not required.
Willingness to obtain a CDL is desirable.

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 bus 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.
Class B mechanics assist Class A mechanics with skilled work and train or supervise Class C mechanics.
Class A mechanics train and supervise mechanics and cleaners.