New York Bus Sales , the largest authorized Blue Bird School Bus dealership in New York State currently has an immediate opening for a Preventative Maintenance Tech in our Greene, NY location. Do you have what it takes to be part of the best school bus service team in NY?New York Bus Sales is a full-service dealership offering sales, service, parts, and graphics. We provide safe, dependable buses for our customers and professional services to meet their needs. JOB SUMMARY: The primary function of the Preventative Maintenance Tech is to inspect, maintain, and repair buses that run on gasoline, diesel, electricity, or alternative fuels such as propane. Perform preventative maintenance repairs to buses. SUPERVISION: Close Supervision- Employee is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition, there may be formal training. Most assignments are completed and checked and signed off by a Supervisor.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Performs basic preventive maintenance work on buses to required standards.•Performs necessary inspection and basic repairs to bring vehicles into compliance. •Prepares buses for DOT inspection. •Maintains and repairs all electrical components, such as directional lights, safety warning, lights, starting and charging systems. •Troubleshoots vehicles in need of repair, including electrical troubleshooting.•Installs vehicle repair components.•Replaces exterior engine components.•Performs brake pulls on buses.•Follow all prescribed safety methods and perform work safely. •Perform other duties as assigned. Full-time, Monday thru Friday, Day shift.BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance $50,000
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Supplemental AFLAC/Equitable Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
RequirementsEDUCATION / REQUIRED EXPERIENCE •High school diploma or equivalent preferred. •One to two years minimum related experience preferred. Possess and maintain a NYS class D drivers license. CDL B license preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of modern automotive maintenance methods and procedures including the proper and safe use of general automotive repair tools, equipment and of lubrications and their proper use.
- Perform skilled automotive repair work involving the use of specialized tools, instruments and equipment.
- Ability to use some independent judgment and initiative to continue training in the latest knowledge and techniques of the trade.
- Ability to diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately.
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions sufficiently to follow supervisor instructions and work orders.
- Ability to write or type sufficiently to maintain automotive certifications, make notes on work orders. Ability to perform numeric calculations is necessary for diagnostic testing on vehicles.
- Ability to perform some computer diagnostics and tests.
- Ability to understand when added assistance is required.
Salary Description $19.00 - $23.00