Field Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience with medium-duty buses and mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment.
• Must hold ASE or Michigan Heavy Duty certification.
• Understand the principles of internal combustion engines.
• Know the tools, equipment, and materials commonly used in light-duty truck and medium-duty bus maintenance and repair.
• Know the codes and laws relating to pupil transportation, including DOT inspections, and safety practices applicable to vehicle maintenance and repair in shop and road conditions.
• Ability to diagnose vehicles and perform advanced maintenance and repairs, including troubleshooting vehicle components.
• Ability to use standard and specialized tools and garage equipment and to read and interpret shop and technical data.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform independent tasks under general direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• International Truck/Bus experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain gasoline- and diesel-powered buses, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty buses.
• Diagnose mechanical defects and carry out preventive maintenance.
• Perform major and minor overhauls and repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, air compressors, fuel systems, ignition systems, valves, HVAC systems, and wheelchair lifts.
• Service and maintain vehicle air-conditioning units.
• Inspect and repair school buses in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Inspect and repair complete brake systems.
• Diagnose and evaluate welding and cutting needs for MIG and gas welding.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday pay
• PTO pay
• Career growth