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Maintenance Technician II

Summit School Services

  • Youngstown, OH
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    You’ll work across yellow-bus systems—preventive maintenance, DOT/state inspections and DVIR readiness, air/hydraulic braking, steering/suspension, electrical/charging, HVAC, drivetrains/transmissions, and engine performance—while modeling craftsmanship, safety, and uptime. As a Fleet Technician I supporting our school bus fleet, you’ll handle advanced diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on Summits Fleet of vehicles so routes leave safe and on time.
    Summit School Services

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationYoungstown, OH
    IndustryTravel, Transportation and Tourism
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websitehttps://nellc.com/school/

    Description

    Job Requirements

    As a Fleet Technician I supporting our school bus fleet, you’ll handle advanced diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on Summits Fleet of vehicles so routes leave safe and on time. You’ll work across yellow-bus systems—preventive maintenance, DOT/state inspections and DVIR readiness, air/hydraulic braking, steering/suspension, electrical/charging, HVAC, drivetrains/transmissions, and engine performance—while modeling craftsmanship, safety, and uptime. You’ll 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.


    $30.00



    Work Experience

    Qualifications


    • Experience: Minimum of five (5) years medium/heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience.

     o 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 A/C 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.



    About Company

    Summit School Services is a school bus operator providing contracted student transportation throughout the United States, based in Warrenville, Illinois, and currently operating in 32 states. Founded in 1917 with three buses in the San Gabriel Valley, it became a subsidiary of National Express in 1999.

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