Maintenance Technician III

National Express•Frankfort, NY

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About The Position

Summit School Services is hiring a Maintenance Technician III (Tech 3) to help keep its school-bus fleet safe, reliable, and ready for routes. The role focuses on preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) and light-duty repairs that support fleet uptime, safety, and on-time performance. The technician supports the Maintenance Department and other technicians, documents work in the appropriate system, and reports unsafe conditions, vehicle abuse, and any repair needs beyond their qualification level. The role also requires safeguarding children and passengers and upholding the company’s conduct policies and ethical standards. The company provides technician training, including CDL training, and access to fleet/OEM training, diagnostic equipment, and school-bus systems training. Pay and other employment terms vary by site, market, customer or contractual terms, and position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education and/or training and experience.
At least 1 year of truck or automotive repair experience, verifiable through a prior employer or acceptable documentation such as pay stubs or a W-2.
Minimum recommended hand tools for a Class III Mechanic.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Valid applicable state license.
Expected to obtain a valid CDL.

Nice To Haves

Prior fleet experience.
Familiarity with diesel and gasoline systems.
CDL; company training is available for mechanics.
ASE certifications or willingness to pursue certification.

Responsibilities

Support the Maintenance Department and Technicians.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and light-duty repairs.
Arrange for and obtain appropriate inspections and approvals of major repairs before releasing vehicles.
Maintain a safe, clean, productive, and efficient work area in compliance with applicable federal, state or provincial, and local guidelines.
Identify and report additional maintenance or repairs discovered during assigned work, including work requiring a higher qualification level.
Record time spent, parts used, and repairs and maintenance in the appropriate system.
Advise the Lead Technician or Supervisor of unsafe conditions or practices and vehicle abuse.
Uphold ethical best practices and personal integrity, and share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with a supervisor or manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Obtain a valid CDL; company training is available.