Diesel Bus Mechanic

Responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance inspections are based on mileage and days.
• Inspections and repairs include but are not limited to; ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire extinguishers and sensitive edges, tires, and transmissions.
• Performs other duties assigned by management and supervisors.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on all types of coaches following specific check lists.
• Fill out work orders specifying parts and labor.
• Performs other duties assigned by management and supervisors.
• Inspects and verify problems on coaches using various diagnostic equipment,
• Cleans, repairs, and replaces coach equipment as requires.
• Test coaches for proper working order including road driving tests.
• Utilizes computer diagnostic equipment to include but not limited to; Cummins Insite, Allison prognostics, complex electrical schematics; labor logic diagrams, VANSCO and DINEX coach control systems to diagnose and troubleshoot complex level difficulty electrical functions.
• Test drive/operate light duty vehicles, trucks, buses and support equipment to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Replace, repair, and perform routine maintenance on internal combustion engines to include gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel in addition to transmissions and differential units.
• Reviews repair manuals and part manuals for aid in making minor to major repairs.
• Performs both in-house and road call coach repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic and precision.
• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot and service and electrical buses.
• Maintain detailed and timely paperwork and documentation for repairs and installations.
• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and service multiplexing systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management and supervisors.

Skills:

• Evidence of a "safety first" attitude.
• Must have computer skills for the ability to diagnose all sub-components of a Transit coach.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow schematics.
• Intermediate level computer skills (including Microsoft applications)
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent, and able to operate independently with limited supervision (completing assigned work accurately and in a timely manner)
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgement, good problem-solving and analytical skills (troubleshoot technical issues, communicate, and document solutions to non-technical parties)
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be flexible and work in a 24/7 environment.

Knowledge and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid South Carolina CDL required
• Five (5) years progressive heavy equipment maintenance required.
• Two (2) years technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must hold and maintain four ASE Truck or Transit Bus certifications, one of which must be test T6 or H6 electrical, along with 608/609 Air Conditioning Certification and four years of verifiable experience in heavy duty diesel bus or truck.
• Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses, seminars desirable.
• Experience with complex diagnostic computer equipment and software requires.
• Must have an in depth understanding of the design, adjustment, and overhaul of ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling system, engine, interior/exterior, lighting, gauges and controls, safety equipment, fire suppression, system and sensitive edges, tires and transmission.
• Hands on experience win electrical, mechanical, or other related field service experience; experience with high voltage and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience with CAN networks and multiplexing systems.
• Must provide own hand tools as necessary to perform the assigned work.
• Must pass Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment physical and drug screening.