Diesel Mechanic Technician I - 261183
Description As a Fleet Technician I supporting our school bus fleet, youll handle advanced diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on Summits Fleet of vehicles, so routes leave safe and on time. Youll work across yellow-bus systems-preventive maintenance, DOT/state inspections, and DVIR readiness, air, hydraulic braking, steering, suspension, electrical, charging, HVAC, drivetrain, transmissions, and engine performance-while modeling craftsmanship, safety, and uptime. Youll work with the Lead Technician or Maintenance Supervisor to identify and complete repairs.
Duties & Responsibilities • Diagnose and repair automotive and diesel systems - including brakes, steering, suspension, drivetrains, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems - according to skill level. • Perform engine adjustments, rebuilds, and test drives to verify quality repairs. • Complete required safety inspections and repair sign-offs before releasing vehicles. • Keep a safe, organized, and compliant workspace following all Federal, State, and local standards. • Identify and report additional service needs or complex issues requiring advanced support. • Accurately log labor hours, parts used, and completed work in the maintenance system. • Notify leadership of unsafe conditions, equipment misuse, or vehicle abuse immediately. • Respond to road calls and perform mobile repairs when needed. • Model professionalism, teamwork, and integrity in every task. • Other duties as assigned.
Pay Rate: $35/hour
Qualifications
Qualifications • Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of medium-heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience. • Experience must be verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g., pay stubs, W-2, or equivalent). • Knowledgeable in the use of diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and AC issues. • Advanced technical knowledge of major vehicle components in diesel and gas equipment. • Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a diesel technician. • Ability to use good judgment and sound decision-making skills. • High school graduate or equivalent education and/or training and experience. • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. • Valid applicable state license (CDL) preferred - Company has a free training program for mechanics. • ASE Certification desirable but not required.
Why Work with Summit
Purpose with Impact Your expertise keeps students and communities moving-safely and reliably every school day.
Professional Development Build your career with ongoing training and internal advancement opportunities.
Training & Tools Access to industry-leading complimentary fleet/OEM training, modern diagnostic equipment, and school-bus system training. CDL & ASE support: CDL preferred-company training available for mechanics. Industry Leading ASE Training & Incentive program.
Modern Fleet Focus Predictable preventive maintenance PM cycles and a safety-first culture tailored to pupil transportation. Robust telematics platform.
Compensation & Benefits We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions.
Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.
At Summit School Services, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Summit School Services LLCs independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Roselle-Roselle, NJ. Work Locations: Roselle, NJ 109 Aldene Road, Building 9, CO Durham 4070. Job Maintenance Field US Bus. Organization: United States Bus. Schedule: Full-time. Employee Status: Regular. Travel: No.
National Express Corporation (NEC)
National Express Corporation (NEC) is the North American subsidiary of National Express Group, PLC, one of the premier transportation firms in the United Kingdom. NEC is made up of Durham School Services and Petermann in the United States and Stock Transportation in Canada. Durham, Petermann, and Stock all share a strong commitment to provide quality transportation, outstanding customer service, positive employee relations, and the highest level of safety.
Together Durham, Petermann, and Stock operate more than 22,000 school buses and serve more than 450 school districts in 32 states in the US and four provinces in Canada. NEC’s corporate headquarters, located in Warrenville, Illinois, house the administrative and support functions for the company. Our local Customer Service Centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America.
As a North American company, we have a wealth of resources available to our customers and still maintain an unmatched level of local support.