Diesel Bus Technician

Overview

The Diesel Bus/Truck Technician is a skilled position that requires the ability to perform bus and medium duty diesel truck mechanical and warranty repairs, as well as diagnose and troubleshoot drivability problems, according to company policy and procedures. This is a position of routine difficulty requiring the exercise of reasonable judgment and initiative.  

• This position pays $38 - $42 / hour based on expereince and certifications
• $3,000 signing bonus 
• Full Benefits Provided: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Profit Sharing and Paid Time-Off
• $1000 Annual Tool Allowance
• $250 Boot Allowance
• Uniforms Provided
• 11375 S Middlebelt Rd, Romulus MI 48174

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all warranty and mechanical repairs are completed according to the manufacturer’s specifications and guidelines.
• Provide safe and reliable vehicles upon completion of repairs.
• Perform routine and annual DOT required repairs and inspections.
• Read and interpret diagnostic test results, often by using dials, gauges, and other computer equipment.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles.
• Do routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts.
• Maintain vehicle repair history by documenting a Repair Order to accurately reflect steps taken and part(s) used during the repair.
• Comply with part and inventory tracking procedures.
• Utilize multiple manufacturers’ websites, software and diagnostic tools.
• May process new fleet, LOFR, tires, fuel reclamation or buy-backs.
• Participate in company and manufacturer approved training or other industry related training.
• Maintain the work area in a safe, clean condition and comply with all uniform and equipment standards. 
• Maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance and punctuality
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / G.E.D. required
• Minimum of four years of mechanical experience working on buses or medium duty trucks.
• A minimum of 4 Diesel ASEs required 
• CDL or DOT medical Certificate
• Subject to a pre-employment drug test and if hired, will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to operate manufacturer diagnostic equipment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• Must have satisfactory background check inclusive of driving (no more than 2 moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past 3 years, and no drug or alcohol related conviction on driving record in the last 5 years)
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job (heavy lifting, bending down, moving quickly, and working outside) with or without reasonable accommodation.