Diesel Technician - MBS

Service Technician

Midwest Bus Sales is looking for skilled service technicians of all levels to come join our team. As part of the largest group of Thomas Bus dealerships in the country, we have the opportunity for advancement and that will give you a career you can stick with. Our team is our number one resource, and we invest in those members to create the best. Come work with us in our newly built state-of-the-art, heated 14-bay facility including a newly built paint booth, and indoor wash bay. Our core values say it all Family, Safety. Service and Respect.

Why Work at Midwest Bus Sales?

• Competitive pay from $19-$30 per hour (based on experience)
• Monthly bonus program
• Full-time position
• Career advancement opportunities
• Company-paid training (Freightliner, Cummins, Allison, Detroit Diesel, EV)
• State-of-the-art shop and facilities
• Company-sponsored lunches and events
• Uniform provided with laundry service

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7 am-4 pm

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Flex spending account
• 9 Paid Holidays annually
• 3 Weeks (120 hours) PTO (Paid Time Off) in your first year accrued monthly.

About us: Since 1979, Midwest Bus Sales has provided award-winning sales and service to customers nationwide. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is dedicated to providing the very best sales, parts, and service experience in the industry. We have the experience, expertise, and resources to get you the right bus at the right price, and to keep it running smoothly and safely. We are the largest Thomas Built Bus Dealer in the US. Covering six states with five locations, we have the size, scope, and ability to provide the highest quality customer and employee experience.

Job Description: A Service Technician performs basic diagnostics and repairs including vehicle inspections and oil changes promptly; ensuring quality, time standards, customer expectations, cost guidelines, and reliability goals are met. This position requires basic mechanical skills on med/heavy-duty trucks and buses with minimal knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in vehicle repair and maintenance. Skills in the use of power and hand tools, use of diagnostic equipment, and the operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes. Highly detail-oriented and organized in work. Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a customer service focus with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, problem-solving, and results. Must have initiative and the ability to follow through with instruction and daily direction from the manager to accomplish objectives.

Essential Functions

• Team player who is focused on overall Dealership success.
• Strong desire to gain knowledge, and seek training to increase job skills.
• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Performs inspection, and repair of minor electrical, hydraulic, suspension, and brake systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Advises Service Writer of estimated repair time and materials needed.
• Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Conducts safety check inspections on vehicles.
• Identify warrantable repairs and document them on repair order
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate Standards, and performs all work by established safety procedures.
• Ensure that all repairs are completed as assigned
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and reading technical and regulation publications.

Competencies

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal
• Basic computer skills as used for repair order completion.
• Exceptional time management with a strong desire to meet deadlines.
• Must own tools required to complete assigned work.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.