07/14/2021
This position will diagnose, adjust, and repair all series of motor truck and trailer equipment including, but not limited to the following: Engines (gas and diesel), Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Transmissions (manual and automatic), Clutches, Differentials/Power dividers, PTO systems, Starters/Alternators, Air conditioning systems (including cold and hot units), Fan clutches, Engine electronics (gas/diesel), Power steering systems, and Steering gear box (manual and power).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform thorough and accurate services to ensure school buses operate at the level defined by State of Michigan Department of Transportation requirements:
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
Maintain CDL class B license with a P certification.
Perform unscheduled maintenance as needed and directed by supervisor:
Perform complex operations including trouble shoot and repair major components such as engine, transmissions and differentials, to include replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components etc.
Adjust and replace brakes, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment as necessary.
Perform emergency roadside service as needed.
Maintain tools and work place so that shop conditions are neat, orderly and safe.
Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots and hearing protection as required.
Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner.
Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
Operate company-owned vehicles and forklifts.
Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately.
Work cooperatively with other employees.
Job may require on-call duty, extended hours, or weekend work.
Performs other related duties as required.
