Automotive Technician - Mobility Equipment Installation

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

Southern Bus & Mobility is hiring an Automotive Technician in Breese, IL, with a focus on installing adaptive driving and mobility equipment while also servicing, diagnosing, and repairing wheelchair-accessible vans and commercial buses.

Our work allows people with disabilities to drive independently and travel more easily. Prior mobility equipment experience is not required. Experienced automotive technicians can transition well into this role, and we provide paid training on the specialized equipment we install and service.

What You Will Do:

You will work on a variety of equipment, including, wheelchair-accessible vans, personal vehicles equipped with adaptive driving and mobility equipment, and school buses and commercial shuttle buses primarily built on Ford and GM cutaway chassis.

• Install and service adaptive driving and mobility equipment, including hand controls, scooter lifts, transfer seats, and wheelchair securement systems.
• Fabricate brackets and make vehicle modifications needed for equipment installations, including trimming panels, installing flooring, and welding supports.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and heating and air-conditioning systems.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Road-test vehicles and verify repair quality and installed equipment operation.
• Accurately document work and communicate repair and parts needs with the Service Manager and Parts Department.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience in automotive repair or a related mechanical field.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic ability, including the ability to read and interpret wiring schematics.
• Ability to weld; a 110V MIG welder is provided.
• Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Preferred but Not Required:

• ASE or OEM certifications.
• Commercial vehicle or bus experience.
• Mobility-equipment experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Pay and Benefits:

• $28–$35 per hour in guaranteed base pay, plus an additional efficiency bonus. No flat rate pay system.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with 40 hours per week and stable, year-round work.
• Employer-paid employee health insurance; dental and vision insurance available.
• Health savings account and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Annual performance reviews and raises.
• Company-paid uniforms, paid training, and certifications.

About Southern Bus and Mobility:

Southern Bus & Mobility is a family-owned distributor and service provider for school buses, commercial buses, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Since 1996, we have served schools, transportation providers, businesses, municipalities, healthcare organizations, and individuals throughout the region. Our technicians keep vehicles safe and reliable and install equipment that helps customers stay independent and connected to everyday life.

Southern Bus & Mobility is a full-service distributor of school buses, commercial shuttle buses, and handicap accessible vehicles with locations in Breese, IL and Valley Park, MO. We are a family-owned business with a deep-rooted customer-first culture and serve very exciting industries with tremendous growth opportunities.

Company Description

Southern Bus & Mobility is a full-service distributor of school buses, commercial shuttle buses, and handicap accessible vehicles with locations in Breese, IL and Valley Park, MO. We are a family-owned business with a deep-rooted customer-first culture and serve very exciting industries with tremendous growth opportunities.