Road Mechanic

Overview Description New York Bus Sales, the largest authorized Blue Bird School Bus dealership in New York State currently has an immediate opening for a Road Mechanic to cover the Albany area and South into Connecticut. This a remote position based out of your home with access to a company vehicle. Do you have what it takes to be part of the best school bus service team in NY? New York Bus Sales is a full-service dealership offering sales, service, parts, and graphics. We provide safe, dependable buses for our customers and professional services to meet their needs. JOB SUMMARY The primary function of the Road Technician is to fulfill the requirements of manufacture recall notices, repair engine, equipment and body-related components as needed by the Service Department for both warranty and customer pay issues. SUPERVISION General Supervision- the Road Mechanic develops procedures for performance of a variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines. Most assignments are completed independently. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Call customers and set up times to go to location to perform recall, repair or installation. Repair customer vehicles as needed. Keep track of all completed work via work order system Follow all prescribed Safety methods and perform work safely. OTHER DUTIES Perform other duties as assigned. Full-time, Monday--Friday, Days BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance $50,000 Voluntary Life Insurance Supplemental AFLAC Benefits Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account with Company Contribution 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Paid Holidays REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION / REQUIRED EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous Automotive experience or equivalent required. Knowledge of 12 Volt electrical systems and all hazards related to them required. Cummins, Roush, Ford certifications or experience required. NYS CDL, Class B driver license with Passenger Transport and Air Brake endorsements required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES Understand oral and written instructions sufficiently take direction from supervisors, customers and written work orders. Guide and instruct customers about recall procedures and repairs. Use independent judgment and make good business decisions in accordance with established procedures and policies. Continue ongoing training to stay up to date on the latest knowledge and techniques of the trade. Speech and Hearing sufficient for regular professional in person and telephone communication with customers, supervisors, vendors and other employees. Read company and industry correspondence sufficiently to understand the intended message and perform the desired work. Write or type sufficiently to make notes and follow through on recall notices and work orders. Maintain a professional working relationship with all customers. Be safety conscious and demonstrate the ability to follow prescribed safety practices as to prevent injuries to self and other employees - ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Manual hand and finger dexterity sufficient for use of standard office equipment, computers, shop equipment, hand tools, power tools and making wiring repairs. Frequently lift tools and parts weighing up to 50lbs. Occasionally lift over 50lbs. Lift 100 lbs. and over with assistance to make repairs to larger parts. Frequently stand, walk, sit, bend/stoop, climb ladders, kneel, push/pull, twist, balance, crouch and crawl when access is needed to awkward areas of the bus. Repetitive Motion of hand tools is required to fulfill responsibilities. Vision must also be sufficient to make repairs. Ability to drive a vehicle on company-related business such as for travel to/from other facilities, seminars, conferences and medical facilities #J-18808-Ljbffr New York Bus Sales Inc.