Key Areas of Responsibility

Big Bus Tours is looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our amazing team! Ideal candidates are dedicated to their craft and have the ability to maintain the Big Bus fleet through preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. We are looking for a Level 1 Diesel Mechanic to be responsible for the maintenance of the service operations by inspecting and maintaining the vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on experience

• Paid vacation and sick pay

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits for you and your family

• Big Bus Discounts

• 401K Eligibility after one year of full time service at job.

Key Responsibilities 

• Report on time to the depot as scheduled in required uniform.

• Conduct periodic maintenance inspections of the company fleet vehicles.

• Perform routine repairs of the vehicles and day to day maintenance as required.

• Attend to vehicle breakdowns and service calls in line with the needs of the business.

• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.

• Follow and comply with all OSHA mandated regulations.

• Preventative maintenance to support compliance with California/ D.O.T regulations.

• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.

• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.

• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

• Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.

• Can perform general maintenance on cab and chassis

• Ability to conduct fuel and electrical diagnostics

• Maintains vehicle records by accurately recording service and repairs.

• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

• Manages costs by utilizing product warranty and evaluate purchase options for service and parts.

• Keeps supplies readily available by properly inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.

• Accurately complete written record of work performance

• Communicate with drivers regarding DVIR's (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports)

• Performs road calls and emergency services as necessary

• Accomplishes meeting the organizations mission by completing tasks as needed that deliver effective results.

• Participate in training and staff meetings as required.

• Actively participate as a member of the Engineering team, including regular liaison with all mechanics regarding current projects.

• Carry out other task as may reasonably requested.

Knowledge/Skills

Experience

• Ability to read and speak English

• Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment

• Experience in heavy automotive electrical

• Confident in reading electrical schematics

• Understanding electrical circuits

• Knowledge of air and Hydraulic brakes, trouble shooting and repairs

• Knowledge of suspensions & steering, trouble shooting and repairs

• Knowledge of drive train, rear end, transmissions automatic troubleshooting and clutch change

• Computer skills for basic data entry into database

• Ability to use computer to diagnose vehicle systems

• Understanding and ability to use hand tools

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve with a high level of patience

• Strong analytical, electronic and mathematic skills

• Ability to “think on your feet”

• Genuine approach to teamwork

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• At least 2 years of experience as a heavy diesel mechanic/technician preferably with experience working on buses

• Trade school, ASE, mechanical course or equivalent highly a plus

• Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required

• Must have D.O.T inspection experience

• Must possess a valid driver's license, CDL preferred

• Flexible schedule (including weekends)

• Tools

Environmental Conditions

• Employee will be exposed during a shift to constant or intermittent sounds at a level sufficient to cause hearing loss or fatigue.

• Employee will be subject to high and low temperatures that result in significant body discomfort.

• Employee will be exposed to dusts, fumes, vapors, or mists that could affect the occupational health of the employee.

Physical Considerations

• Employee will often be exposed to whole body vibrations.

• Employee will be exposed to working inside various types of vehicles and equipment while repairing them.

• Employee will sometimes be exposed to hazardous equipment, situations, and conditions.

• Employee must work in a variety of lighting conditions, from dim to bright.

• Job requires employee to sometimes stand for long periods or lie in awkward positions to repair equipment. Occasionally must climb to high places to reach parts of equipment.

• Job requires lifting, carrying or pushing/pulling up to 80 lbs.