DIESEL MECHANIC

Student Transportation • Port Byron, NY

307d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Birnie/STA aims to change the culture of school transportation by creating an atmosphere that focuses on caring for school children who depend on the safety of our buses every day. Our services are delivered by school bus drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, managers and other transportation professionals who are caring members of their communities, dedicated to supporting the safety and the well-being of our passengers. We pride ourselves on providing customers with the safest and most reliable school transportation services possible, and are focused on fostering a safety-driven culture that empowers our employees to feel proud of the work they do! As a diesel mechanic, you will perform complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel, brake, and exhaust repairs on large commercial vehicles. Following OEM and other standards, you will perform thorough preventive maintenance inspections, along with roadside and emergency service repairs, among other duties.

Requirements

• 1+ year(s) experience as diesel mechanic or mechanic preferred.
• Accreditation from a school or certification program preferred.
• Complete all training requirements.
• Pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough, accurate preventative maintenance inspections.
• Following schedules, complete all required maintenance operations including lubrication, fluid changes, brake adjustments, and tire rotation.
• With direction from the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, performs unscheduled maintenance as needed.
• Performs complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel, brake, and exhaust repairs and field tests.
• Perform emergency roadside services as needed.
• Inspection of equipment and diagnose mechanical defects.
• Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately.
• Maintain tools and workplaces so that conditions are neat and orderly.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Emergency conditions may require on call service calls, extended hours, or weekend work flexibility.
• May, on occasion, be required to drive vans, buses, and vehicles to perform road tests etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed