MECHANIC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Student Transportation of America, Inc (STA) is a leading multi-national bus transportation company dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transit services. We manage a large fleet of vehicles, requiring strong financial controls and asset management processes. Our main business is home to school transportation, with operations throughout the continental US as well as Canada.

Job Title: Mechanic

Reports To: Shop Manager

Location: Gibsonia, PA

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Pay Range: Based on experience.

Incentives and Benefits: Sign-on bonus $2,500, boot allowance, competitive benefits package, comprehensive training program!

Job Summary:

Perform preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repairs minor to moderate problems on all vehicle types in the activity fleet. Class B technician’s must be proficient and able to perform all aspects of the B – Class Maintenance Repair Technician position. ASE certifications are encouraged and preferred. All work performed must be of the highest quality, ensuring vehicles are reliable and safe. Work in such a manner promotes a safe and productive work environment.

Essential Job Duties and Functions:

• Performs inspections on all types of vehicles and repair systems/parts when needed
• Uses preventative maintenance check list to verify repairs
• Repairs and inspections involve the engine, battery, lights, gauges and controls, sensitive edges, safety equipment, all interior components, transmissions, tires, breaks, undercarriage, power steering, fluids and filters and all other electrical and mechanical bus components
• Completely document all work performed in CMMS Software.
• When necessary, utilize CMMS to assist with properly diagnosing vehicle trends.
• Diagnoses and repairs buses specifically concentrating on minor to moderate problems including engine, transmission, electrical, tires, brakes, undercarriage, power steering, fluids/filters and mechanical defects.
• Utilize repair manuals and parts manuals for aid in making minor repairs
• Inspects and verify problems on buses using various diagnostic equipment
• Performs both in-house and road call bus repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic, machine (precision) and machinery tools
• Cleans, repairs, and replaces bus equipment as required
• Tests buses for proper working order
• Assists Class A and C technicians with repair work as required
• Repairing buses requires physical dexterity and exertion and heavy lifting.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years of maintenance experience; experience working in school transportation industry, transportation or related field
• Air Brake and diagnostic experience
• Willingness to obtain a CDL and State Inspection license
• ASE certification is a plus!
• Valid CDL license is a plus!
• Tools to perform maintenance work is a plus!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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