LA- MECHANIC

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. Familiarity in CUMMINS software and the ability to read diagnostics strongly preferred. Work in a fun, family-oriented environment. Be a part of something BIG and apply for our diesel mechanic position today!

Weekend Availability required

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Wear all safety gear issued including fluorescent vests, hats and boots.
• Participate in training and staff meetings as required.

Take an active role in participating in the Engineering team, including regular liaison with all team members regarding current projects.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and speak English
• Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment
• 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
• Computer skills for basic data entry into database
• Ability to use computer to diagnose vehicle systems
• Understanding and ability to use hand tools
• Ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve with a high level of patience
• Strong analytical, electronic and mathematic skills

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• At least 2 years 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
• D.O.T inspection experience preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license, CDL preferred
• Flexible schedule (including weekends)
• Your own tools

Working Conditions:

Environmental Considerations

• 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.

• Class A diesel mechanic.
• At least 2 years experience as a heavy diesel mechanic preferably with experience working on buses
• Must have D.O.T inspection experience
• CDL preferred
• Flexible schedule (including weekends)
• Tools

Environmental Considerations

• 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 Consideration

• 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.