Diesel Mechanic

We’re Big Bus Tours, the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours.  

We inspire the spirit of adventure across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific with a vision to be the number one thing to do in every world-famous city. Our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours offer a flexible way to city discovery with a first-class customer experience. A Big Bus Tour turns tourists into explorers and leaves every passenger with a story to tell. 

Having started our journey in 1991 with only three buses, today we have a global fleet of over 400, carrying more than 5 million passengers every year. And we’re not slowing down, we continue to grow within our existing cities and through expansion into new locations across the world. 

Opened in 2014, Big Bus New York quickly became a frontrunner in the local tourism and transportation industry. With key acquisitions and partnerships with renowned brands across the city, today Big Bus New York is the largest of our US operations. The local team are ready to expand further, explore the exciting opportunity detailed below. 

Benefits/Compensation

• $24 - $37 per hour
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Perks

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections as per Company standards.
• Perform repairs as per Company standards
• Maintain work orders accurately and on time
• Fill out DVIR books accurately and on time
• Fill out inspection sheets accurately and on time
• Maintain work area clean
• Ensure that buses are repaired and maintained clean and presentable to the highest standards
• Able to drive Service Truck for occasional Road Calls
• Make sure that all work is done properly to ensure minimum duplicate repair
• Repair air brake systems
• To carry out other tasks as may be reasonably requested

Knowledge

•    Knowledge of air brake systems
•    Able to follow instructions and read wiring diagrams
•    Able to perform root cause analysis

Skills

•    Excellent listening and communication skills
•    Able to work with limited supervision at times
•    Work well with others in a team environment, including drivers and other Company personnel 
 

Experience/Qualifications

•    Legally able to work in the United States. 
•    At least 2 years of Relevant Diesel/Heavy Truck/Bus Mechanic experience
•    High School diploma or equivalent
•    ASE Certification is a plus

Competencies

•    Goal Oriented 
•    Team Oriented
•    Ethical Conduct
•    Work safely including wearing steel toe boots, safety glasses and being conscious of the safety of others around
•    Punctuality and consistent work attendance 

Working Hours and Conditions

•    Must have a flexible schedule with availability     to work a variety of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays 
•    Must follow COVID-19 related guidelines and BBT internal protocols at all times
•    Must have own tools

Physical Requirements

•    Job requires employee to remain on his or her feet for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
•    Job requires lifting, carrying or pushing/pulling up to 20 lbs.

Salary : $24 - $37