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Bus Maintenance Technician

RATP Dev USA
Salem, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2025
This position involves maintaining and repairing various types of buses and heavy equipment, ensuring they are in proper working condition. Key responsibilities include performing routine preventative maintenance, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues, and using both hand and power tools. The role requires a strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate a "safety first" attitude.
  • Preferably, one (1) year of progressive heavy equipment maintenance experience.
  • Preferably, two (2) years of technical education or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in computer skills for repairing sub-components of various bus types.
  • Ability to understand and follow schematics.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft applications.
  • Maintain a customer-focused attitude with high professionalism and discretion.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust, and act with integrity.
  • Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Capable of working in a team environment to ensure vehicle safety.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Sound judgment with good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Flexibility to work in a 24/7 environment.
  • Additional training from mechanical/technical schools, courses, or seminars is desirable.
  • Experience with diagnostic computer equipment and software is required.
  • Ability to learn the design, maintenance, and adjustments of ADA equipment, air conditioning, brakes, chassis, cooling systems, engines, lighting, gauges, safety equipment, fire suppression systems, sensitive edges, tires, and transmissions.
  • Hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Use of hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, precision instruments, HVAC recovery equipment) and power tools (pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic presses) as well as computer programs (Cummins Insite, Allison DOC).
  • Maintain and create records and work history within electronic repair orders.
  • Inspect, diagnose, repair, and replace brake systems, fuel and emission systems, drivelines, steering and suspension systems, passenger heating/cooling systems, etc.
  • Use in-ground and above-ground hoists, portable hoists, and hydraulic jacks for inspection and repair.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections and procedures (e.g., changing oil and filters, lubricating components, battery maintenance, compressed natural gas tank inspections).
  • Test drive/operate light-duty vehicles, trucks, buses, and support equipment to diagnose malfunctions or ensure proper operation.
  • Inspect, adjust, repair, and replace protective guards, loose components, and specified safety devices.
  • Perform vehicle chassis alignments.
  • Replace, repair, and maintain internal combustion engines (gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel) and transmissions and differential units.
  • Repair and adjust seats, doors, windows, interior and exterior trim, and hardware. Install, diagnose, and repair/replace vehicle accessories.
  • Conduct emission-related diagnosis and repairs.
  • Perform minor fabrication, welding, grinding, soldering, etc.
  • Perform service calls on vehicles and equipment.
  • Assist in training lower-level personnel.
  • Perform backfill supervisory duties as required.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Competency Statements:
    • Accuracy: Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
    • Detail-Oriented: Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task.
    • Responsible: Ability to be accountable and maintain a professional attitude.
    • Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
    • Diversity-Oriented: Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
    • Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
    • Customer-Driven: Ability to work effectively with both internal and external customers.
  • Education Requirements:
    • High school diploma or GED.
    • Minimum of one to two years of vocational/technical schooling or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience:
    • Available classifications based on collective bargaining agreements.
    • Level C: Hiring Level.
    • Pay: $24.03 per hour.
  • Benefits:
  • We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid holidays/vacation. Benefits vary based on role, location, and business.

  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & We Welcome Diversity to our Teams!

  • Soldiers: if you are Army Reserve, Army National Guard or transitioning from Active Duty be sure to register today with the Army Pays Program at www.armypays.com!

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