Diesel Mechanic Technician III - 261259
Description 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.
About the Role Help keep our school-bus fleet safe, reliable, and route-ready. As a Tech 3, youll focus on preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) and light-duty repairs that support uptime, safety, and on-time performance.
Duties & Responsibilities • Provide support to the Maintenance Department and Technicians. • Perform preventive maintenance inspections and light-duty repairs. • Arrange for and obtain appropriate inspections, approvals of major repairs before vehicle release. • Maintain a safe, clean, productive, and efficient work area in compliance with all Federal, State, Provincial, and local guidelines. • Identify and report any additional maintenance or repairs found during assigned work, including items requiring a higher qualification level. • Record time spent, parts used, and all repairs/maintenance in the appropriate system. • Advise the Lead Technician or Supervisor of unsafe conditions, practices, and/or vehicle abuse. • Exhibit the highest ethical, best practices, and personal integrity, sharing concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with a supervisor/manager. • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent education and/or training and experience. • Minimum of 1 year truck or automotive repair experience. • Must be verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g., pay stubs, W-2, or equivalent). • Minimum recommended hand tools for a Class III Mechanic. • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. • Preferably prior fleet experience, familiarity with diesel and gasoline systems. • Valid applicable state license (CDL) preferred. • The Company has a free training program for Technicians, and you will be expected to obtain a valid CDL. • Preferred ASE Certifications or willingness to pursue certification.
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, with predictable preventive maintenance PM cycles and a safety-first culture tailored to pupil transportation. Robust telematics platform.
Why Choose Summit 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.
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.
Pay Rate Range 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.
Primary Location United States - Florida - Jacksonville - Duval GSA 1 FL
Work Locations Duval GSA 1 FL - 340 Lee Rd, CO CSC 4161 Jacksonville 32225
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.