School Bus Technician

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Bus Technician maintains, diagnoses, and repairs diesel-engine school buses and related equipment to ensure compliance with state and federal safety guidelines and regulations. The technician works under the general supervision of the Automotive Maintenance Supervisor and uses technical manuals, charts, and computerized diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve vehicle problems. Work includes safety inspections, road service calls, test drives, and maintaining repair records and reports.

Repair work may involve diesel engines, fuel, electrical and electronic systems, power trains, suspension, air brakes, steering, heating and cooling, and exhaust systems. Other tasks include servicing or replacing bus lighting systems, wheelchair lifts, tires, and seats. The position requires on-call hours and designation as essential staff during adverse weather or emergency events. Work may occasionally take place in adverse weather or extreme temperatures. The role is open until filled, with the first review beginning November 16, 2026. Various shifts are available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two to three years of experience maintaining, repairing, and computer-diagnosing 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 substitute for two years of experience.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, and tools used in school bus repair.
• Familiarity with the design, operation, and repair of heavy-duty diesel engines and diesel equipment.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.
• Provide personal tools.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Virginia State Inspection Certificate, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and an EPA-approved Section 609 Refrigerant and Recovery Certification within nine months of employment.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record; records must meet the stated Virginia DMV demerit-point limits.
• Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at interview; records must show at least three years of history and be dated within 30 days of the interview.
• Complete pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification.
• As a federally regulated DOT position, submit to random drug and alcohol testing; medical marijuana use is prohibited.
• Work on call and be available as designated/essential staff during adverse weather or emergency events.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles and communicate the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Diagnose bus problems and plan work procedures.
• Use charts, technical manuals, and computerized diagnostic equipment to identify and fix problems.
• Perform state safety inspections, conduct road service calls, and test-drive vehicles.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports concerning equipment repairs.
• Perform daily and monthly preventive maintenance and repair diesel-engine school buses to ensure compliance with state and federal safety guidelines and regulations.
• Repair diesel engine, fuel, electrical/electronic, power train, suspension, air brake, steering, heating/cooling, and exhaust systems.
• Repair and replace school bus lighting systems and wheelchair lift equipment, and perform tire service and seat repairs.
• Perform other work as required.
• Work on call and serve as designated/essential staff during adverse weather or emergency events.

Benefits

• Uniforms
• Quarterly tool allowance
• Technical training
• Career progression opportunities and salary incentives through an approved Career Development Plan, as funding permits and based on performance, qualifications, and experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED