School Bus Mechanic

Beacon Mobility•South Fallsburg, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Rolling V Bus Corp. is hiring a School Bus Mechanic to maintain, repair, and service school buses used for student transportation. Work includes preventive and on-demand maintenance, diagnosing defects, and repairing, replacing, assembling, or installing vehicle parts and systems. These include engines, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems, brakes, drivetrains and axles, tires, automatic transmissions, suspension, and steering. The role involves using lubricants and hazardous vehicle-service fluids, operating diagnostic and repair equipment, moving buses in and out of the garage, and road-testing vehicles. The mechanic must follow company, safety, security, quality, state, federal DOT, New York State Department of Education, and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities requirements. The position also involves completing accurate paperwork, protecting company property and equipment, attending applicable training, communicating with drivers and operations management, and asking for instruction when unfamiliar with a task or equipment. Paid training may be provided to upgrade skills. The mechanic may need to maintain a Commercial Driver’s License and drive school bus routes when drivers are short. The role is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and mandated commercial driver licensing requirements. Personal tools may be used. The starting pay is $24.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience. The location is South Fallsburg. Rolling V is a family-owned transportation company based in New York’s Catskills region and provides school bus and regional charter services.

Requirements

Meet mandated Commercial Driver’s License requirements.
Be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Follow applicable company, safety, security, quality, state, federal DOT, New York State Department of Education, and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and on-demand maintenance and repairs on school buses.
Inspect vehicle parts and vehicles to identify defective or broken parts.
Repair, replace, assemble, and install vehicle parts and systems, including engines, heating and air conditioning, electrical components, brakes, drivetrains and axles, tires, automatic transmissions, suspension, and steering.
Use lubricants and hazardous solvents or fluids as part of vehicle maintenance.
Use in-house diagnostic and repair tools and equipment, including lifts, air tools, lathes, mill work machines, and tire-mounting and dismounting equipment.
Drive vehicles in and out of the garage and road-test vehicles.
Follow safety, security, regulatory, and quality standards and procedures established by the company and applicable authorities.
Complete accurate paperwork in accordance with company procedures.
Work safely and remain mindful of coworkers’ safety.
Perform duties in a cost-effective manner and protect company tools, property, and equipment.
Attend applicable training and participate in paid skill-upgrade training as requested by the employer.
Interact with drivers and operations management.
Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License through company-provided training and/or keep the license updated.
Drive school bus routes when needed due to driver shortages.
Ask for explanations of tasks or equipment when unfamiliar with them.