Shuttle Bus Mechanic O'Hare Airport

Maintenance Lead

The Maintenance Lead troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and installs HVAC and related equipment as assigned, and assumes day-to-day coordination of specific agreements or projects as assigned to ensure contractual commitments are met in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Position Summary Details

The Mechanic Helper assist the Lead Mechanic in performing a full range of skilled mechanical maintenance, diagnostic, inspection and repair duties on passenger shuttle buses.

Essential Duties

• Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair diesel powered buses.
• Perform general installation, repair, replacement and adjustment of bearings, ignitions, transmissions, differentials, axles, steering mechanisms, drive shafts, fenders, radiators and front end and rear suspension systems.
• Perform a prescribed preventative maintenance program on the bus fleet and road test vehicles after work has been completed.
• Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies on hand for the repair of vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; maintain and repair shop facilities and equipment.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive and shuttle buses.
• Laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to shuttle bus operations and pupil transportation, including DOT compliance.
• Procedures of recycling and disposing of hazardous waste from motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Ability:

• Patch and install seat covers and other accessories.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, and maintain a positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess valid, unexpired driver's license
• High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent is required

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.