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Chesterfield County · 1 month ago

School Bus Technician

Chesterfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $50K/yr

2+ years exp

Chesterfield County is seeking a School Bus Technician to support their automotive maintenance operations. The role involves diagnosing and repairing school buses, performing safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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Responsibilities

Examine vehicle and communicate the nature and extent of damage or malfunction

Diagnose bus problems and plan work procedures

Use charts, technical manuals, and high tech computerized diagnostic equipment to identify and fix problems

Perform state safety inspections, conduct road service calls, test drive vehicles, prepares and maintains records and reports concerning repairs of equipment

Perform daily and monthly preventive maintenance and repair of diesel engine school buses to ensure compliance with state and federal safety guidelines and regulations

Repair tasks include, but are not limited to diesel engine, fuel, electrical/electronic, power train, suspension, air brakes, steering, heating/cooling, and exhaust systems

Repair and replacement of school bus lighting systems, wheelchair lift equipment, tire service, and seat repairs

Perform other work as required

Qualification

Medium/Heavy Truck Technician ASE certificationDiesel engine repairAutomotive technology degreeVirginia State Inspection CertificateEPA-Approved Refrigerant CertificationComputerized diagnosisPreventive maintenanceTechnical manuals usageRecord keeping

Required

High school diploma or GED and two to three years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and computerized diagnosis of medium-heavy truck faults at a journeyman technician rating; or an associate's degree in automotive technology from an accredited college plus two years of hands-on automotive experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Graduation from an accredited automotive trade school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for two years of experience

Must have knowledge of the standard practice, methods, materials, and tools used in the repair of school buses

Must be familiar with the design, operation and repair of heavy-duty diesel engines and diesel equipment

Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds; ability to stand for prolonged periods

Applicant must provide his/her own tools

Must possess or be able to obtain a Virginia State Inspection Certificate, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and an EPA-Approved Section 609 Refrigerant and Recovery Certification within nine months of employment

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required

Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months

Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview

Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required

This position is a federally regulated DOT position and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing

The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited

Preferred

A Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred

Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred

Benefits

Uniforms

Quarterly tool allowance

Technical training provided

Company

Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County is a government administration organization.

Founded in 1749

Chesterfield, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.chesterfield.gov

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