Diesel Mechanic

Full job description Job Summary: Plan, schedule, repair, and preventative maintenance on transportation fleet; ensure the availability of vehicles are in safe operating condition; and provide documentation of repairs to meet state and federal requirements. Qualifications: - Prior experience preferred. - Demonstrate success in performing a wide variety of tasks requiring a proficient understanding of the mechanics of motorcoach bus repair. - Ability to work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding, and/or coordinating with other; and operating within a defined budget. - Ability to determine what resources are best utilized for repairs to be completed. Essential Job Functions: - Diagnose, remove, and assemble body and chassis components from any vehicle; clean, inspect, rebuild, and assemble new or original parts; reinstall components and make necessary adjustments. - Diagnose potential vehicle malfunctions (e.g., using computer diagnostic equipment) for the purpose of determining needed repairs and/or replacement. - Inspect, clean, adjust, tighten, and/or repair minor items such as lights, bulbs, lenses, reflectors. - Repair items such as kingpins, springs, and shocks. - Replace and repair breaks, steering parts, electrical repairs, air conditioning, and heat. - Replace or repair minor body parts, floors, fenders, and dents. - Service bus for maintenance. - Perform minor repairs as requested on daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) in a timely fashion. - Tire repairs; lube oil and filter changes; minor electrical repairs (bulbs, flashers, fuses); mirror replacement; windshield replacement, minor road service; service fuels and fluids. - Performs tire work (e.g., changing and balancing) - Responds to emergency situations during and outside regular work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns, including emergency breakdowns and service, general property maintenance, etc. - Train mechanic helpers for the purpose of helping them learn the correct and safe way to repair and maintain vehicles. - Transport various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site. - Perform other duties as determined by the General Manager, Mechanic Supervisor. Skills: Skills required to satisfactorily perform the function of the job include operating equipment used in bus maintenance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands including significant finger dexterity to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.