Class A or B Diesel Bus Mechanic OPEN INTERVIEWS

Academy Express•Baltimore, MD

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Academy Bus is hiring experienced Class A and Class B Diesel Bus Mechanics for its Baltimore, Maryland location. Mechanics will work on modern tour buses, including Van Hool, Temsa, and Prevost models, and should be familiar with Cummins and Detroit engines. The position involves diagnosing and repairing electrical and engine issues using laptop-based diagnostics, as well as maintenance, inspections, road tests, documentation, and responding to road calls. Candidates must provide their own tools. Pay is $29.00–$44.00 per hour, based on experience. Open interviews are scheduled Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 201 Frankhurst Ave., Baltimore, MD 21225. No appointment is necessary. Applicants should bring a valid driver's license, Social Security card, and DOT and medical certification cards if applicable.

Requirements

Class B mechanics must have 4–7 years of diesel engine maintenance experience.
Class A mechanics must have 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 using a laptop, including Detroit, Allison, and Cummins systems.
Class A mechanics must be proficient with diagnostic devices such as DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, schematics, and AIC (Freon) recovery and charging equipment.
Ability to use 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

CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements.
Willingness to obtain a CDL license.

Responsibilities

Repair, troubleshoot, and diagnose modern tour buses.
Perform reconditioning, preventative 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.
Class B mechanics assist A-level mechanics with skilled work and train or supervise C-level mechanics.
Class A mechanics train and supervise mechanics and cleaners.