Bus Mechanic

Job Title: Bus Mechanic

Job Description

The Bus Mechanic maintains and repairs transit buses, with a focus on electrical systems, diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, air conditioning units, and interior and exterior body work. This role performs hands-on diagnostics and repairs using hand tools and power tools, completes thorough visual inspections before and after work, and documents all completed and pending tasks. The position requires working independently, managing multiple job orders per day, and ensuring buses are safe, reliable, and ready for service.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical systems on transit buses, including multiplex systems.
• Perform minor engine repairs and service transmissions as needed.
• Carry out routine maintenance such as brake services and oil changes.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain bus air conditioning units.
• Perform interior and exterior body work on buses, including minor repairs and adjustments.
• Use hand tools and power drills to perform mechanical and maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
• Conduct thorough visual inspections of each bus before starting work and after completing repairs.
• Manage and complete up to 10 assigned job orders per day, ensuring all tasks are addressed within the workday.
• Accurately document all work performed and clearly note any items not completed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and on-site personnel at transit facilities.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of steel toe boots and appropriate work attire.
• Perform maintenance and repair work in varying weather conditions, including outdoor environments as required.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of experience working on buses or trucks in a maintenance or repair capacity.
• Hands-on experience using hand tools and power tools for mechanical and maintenance work.
• Proven ability to perform detailed visual inspections on vehicles before and after repairs.
• Demonstrated experience diagnosing electrical systems, including multiplex systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in diesel maintenance, brakes, transmissions, and general automotive repair.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple job orders, and complete daily workloads.
• Computer skills for documentation and basic use of maintenance-related software or systems.
• Clear and accurate written documentation skills to record completed and pending work.
• Comfort working in fleet, truck, or bus maintenance environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working specifically on transit authority buses is a plus.
• Background with major automotive manufacturers such as Chevy or Ford is beneficial.
• Technical schooling or formal training in automotive, diesel, or bus technology is preferred.
• Welding experience is an advantage for body and structural repairs.
• Previous experience as a bus mechanic, bus technician, or in fleet maintenance is highly valuable.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable organization with strong national presence and long-term contracts that provide reliable, consistent work. The company offers the feel of a smaller, close-knit operation at the local level while benefiting from the resources and stability of a larger national entity. You gain exposure to transit operations, work with a dedicated team, and build specialized skills in bus maintenance that support long-term career growth.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.