Diesel Bus Mechanic

LVB Trans

Long Island City, NY

Pay: $35-$40/hr

Shift: Full time

**Overview**

Keep buses safe, reliable, and ready for service as a Diesel Bus Mechanic. You’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel buses and related vehicle systems, using mechanical knowledge and diagnostic tools to identify issues and complete quality repairs. Your impact: By returning buses to dependable operating condition, you help drivers serve passengers safely and keep service moving.

**Duties**

• Perform preventive maintenance, vehicle maintenance, and equipment repair on diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, shocks and struts, and HVAC systems
• Diagnose and repair air brake, hydraulic, alignment, tire, and automotive electrical system issues using schematics and automotive diagnostics
• Use hand tools and power tools for assembly, fabrication, welding, and mechanical systems repair
• Inspect and maintain heavy trucks and equipment; document work and report additional repair needs
• Follow safe work practices, including when performing heavy lifting or operating equipment

**Skills**

• Required: Diesel mechanics or mechanic experience, mechanical knowledge, and experience with vehicle systems, maintenance, brake repair, diesel engine repair, or service technician work
• Preferred: Dealership experience; heavy equipment mechanics or heavy truck repair; electrical experience; automotive repair; vehicle mechanics for truck drivers
• Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment, excavators, cranes, forklifts, farm machinery, industrial equipment, tractor-trailers, and heavy equipment operation is valued
• Experience with hydraulics, transmissions, air brakes, alignment, tire service, fabrication, welding, and equipment maintenance is a plus

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person