Lead Mechanic

Birnie Bus Service, Inc•German Township, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Student Transportation of America, Inc. (STA) operates a fleet of buses serving home-to-school transportation throughout the continental United States and Canada. The Lead Mechanic diagnoses and repairs buses, focusing on major and complex problems, inspections, and maintaining vehicle safety and reliability. The role performs the work of B and C mechanic positions and is encouraged to pursue and maintain Master ASE certification. The Lead Mechanic also supports other technicians with diagnostic guidance and works with OEMs on vehicle upgrades and campaigns. This is a full-time, in-person position in McClellandtown, Pennsylvania (Uniontown, Pennsylvania), Monday through Friday, reporting to the Shop Manager. Pay is based on experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance experience; the posting also specifies manager experience working in school transportation, transportation, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience as a mechanic or technician in transportation, a school bus fleet, automotive, or heavy equipment environments.
Air brake and diagnostic experience.
Willingness to obtain a CDL and State Inspection license.
Physical dexterity and exertion, including heavy lifting, are required to repair vehicles.

Nice To Haves

ASE certification; the posting encourages Class A technicians to seek and maintain Master ASE certification.
A valid CDL license.
Tools to perform maintenance work.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair complex bus problems, including engine, transmission, electrical, and mechanical defects.
Perform upgrades and modifications to bus systems and equipment, including work with OEMs on vehicle upgrades and campaigns.
Clean, repair, and replace bus equipment as required.
Research bus systems and special manufacturing characteristics across the fleet.
Perform in-house and roadside repairs using hand, power, pneumatic, precision, and machinery tools.
Test buses to verify proper working order.
Document all work performed in RTA Software.
Use CMMS to identify trends in parts usage and labor costs related to vehicle performance and ensure repairs are completed properly.
Support and assist technicians by answering questions and providing professional information and, when appropriate, guidance on diagnosis and operational theory for assigned work.
Install, equip, or modify buses as requested; track and report performance information; and adjust upgrades or modifications as required.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections on bus types and repair systems or parts as needed, using preventive maintenance checklists.
Inspect and repair bus systems and components, including engines, batteries, lights, gauges and controls, sensitive edges, safety equipment, interiors, transmissions, tires, brakes, undercarriages, power steering, fluids, filters, and other electrical and mechanical components.
Perform other duties as assigned.