Technician-In-Charge (TIC) - Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

Illinois Central School Bus • Palatine, IL

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About The Position

The Technician-In-Charge is an experienced diesel and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance professional who coordinates work assignments for themselves and team members and diagnoses and repairs complex vehicle systems. The role requires thorough knowledge of diesel-powered and heavy-duty vehicle systems, safe work practices, regulatory requirements, maintenance standards, and repair procedures. CDL is not required to start, but the employee must obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger (P) Endorsement within 60 days of hire; paid training is provided. School bus experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least 6 years of diesel, heavy-duty vehicle, or fleet maintenance experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Thorough knowledge of diesel-powered and heavy-duty vehicle systems.
• Proficiency in setting up, using, and operating diagnostic tools, hand tools, and testing equipment.
• Strong understanding of safe work practices, including handling hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, maintenance standards, and repair procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Advanced computer-based diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair skills.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic vehicle systems.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger (P) Endorsement within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• School bus experience.
• Previous school bus, transit bus, or commercial fleet maintenance experience.
• Experience with advanced diagnostic software and OEM service platforms.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments for self and team members.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic vehicle systems.
• Use diagnostic tools, hand tools, testing equipment, and computer-based diagnostic methods to troubleshoot and repair vehicles.
• Follow safe work practices, including proper handling of hazardous materials, and applicable regulatory requirements, maintenance standards, and repair procedures.

Benefits

• Pay up to $38.00 per hour, plus up to an additional $5 per hour through ASE/NACSB certification incentives.
• Up to $4,000 sign-on bonus.
• Up to $750 annual boot, tool, and prescription safety eyewear allowance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career advancement and development opportunities.
• Paid training for obtaining the required CDL.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed