Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time hands-on Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager for our Jacksonville, FL facility.  

As the Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager you will manage a team of mechanics and cleaning crew and oversee the operations of a diesel bus maintenance garage.  You will be hands-on with repairs and on-going training and development of your team.

Responsibilities:

• Train and supervise mechanics and cleaning staff
• Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour bus engines and transmissions
• Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance
• Inspections and road tests
• Warranty and repair documentation
• Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly and cleaning of components such as: Diesel engines, electronic systems/motors/controls, drive line components, tires, bearings, brake systems, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, oil/air filters, door assemblies, controls, belts, pneumatic valves, cables, and linkages, radiators, heating, air conditioning, alternators, generators, voltage regulators, suspensions, seating, steering, and glass.
• Respond to road calls and perform field service repairs in the Florida region
• Coordinate bus transfers for reconditioning to our Orlando maintenance facilities.
• General welding/fabrication

Requirements:

• 7 years of diesel engine maintenance
• Must have supervisory experience
• Must have own tools
• Proven ability to use hands tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, pullers, VOA instruments, reamers, vacuum and compression pumps, welding equipment, and testing instruments
• Proficient in the use of diagnostic devices such as: DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, schematics, AIC (Freon) recovery and charging equipment
• General knowledge of welding/fabrication
• Valid driver's license
• Basic computer skills
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required
• CDL License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement is a plus but not required, willingness to obtain a CDL License is also desirable

Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription and Life insurance
• Supplemental coverages
• 401K plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Academy is EEO