School Bus Technician

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

4d • $50,644 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing maintenance, repair, and computerized diagnosis of medium-heavy truck faults, specifically school buses. The technician will work under the general supervision of the Automotive Maintenance Supervisor, examining vehicles, diagnosing problems, and planning work procedures. Responsibilities include performing state safety inspections, conducting road service calls, test driving vehicles, and maintaining records. The role requires daily and monthly preventive maintenance and repair of diesel engine school buses to ensure compliance with state and federal safety guidelines. Repair tasks cover a wide range of systems including diesel engines, fuel, electrical/electronic, power train, suspension, air brakes, steering, heating/cooling, and exhaust systems, as well as lighting systems, wheelchair lift equipment, tire service, and seat repairs. Conditions may include occasional work in adverse weather conditions and/or extreme temperatures. The position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) offering career progression opportunities and salary incentives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two to three years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and computerized diagnosis of medium-heavy truck faults at a journeyman technician rating; or an associate degree in automotive technology from an accredited college plus two years of hands-on automotive experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduation from an accredited automotive trade school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Knowledge of the standard practice, methods, materials, and tools used in the repair of school buses.
• Familiarity with the design, operation and repair of heavy-duty diesel engines and diesel equipment.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Applicant must provide his/her own tools.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Virginia State Inspection Certificate within nine months of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within nine months of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an EPA-Approved Section 609 Refrigerant and Recovery Certification within nine months of employment.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
• Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview.
• Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• FBI criminal background check required.
• Education/degree verification required.
• This position is a federally regulated DOT position and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing.
• The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.

Nice To Haves

• Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred.
• Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines vehicles and communicates the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Diagnose bus problems and plan work procedures.
• Use charts, technical manuals, and high tech computerized diagnostic equipment to identify and fix problems.
• Performs state safety inspections.
• Conduct road service calls.
• Test drive vehicles.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports concerning repairs of equipment.
• Performs daily and monthly preventive maintenance and repair of diesel engine school buses to ensure compliance with state and federal safety guidelines and regulations.
• Repair and replacement of school bus lighting systems, wheelchair lift equipment, tire service, and seat repairs.
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

• Uniforms provided.
• Quarterly tool allowance provided.
• Technical training provided.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree