What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic / Technician III position at Durham School Services?
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About The Role
Help keep our school-bus fleet safe, reliable, and route-ready. As a Tech 3 you’ll focus on preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) and light-duty repairs that support uptime, safety, and on-time performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer
The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.
About The Role
Help keep our school-bus fleet safe, reliable, and route-ready. As a Tech 3 you’ll focus on preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) and light-duty repairs that support uptime, safety, and on-time performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide support to the Maintenance Department and Technicians.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections and light-duty repairs.
- Arrange for and obtain appropriate inspections/approvals of major repairs before vehicle release.
- Maintain a safe, clean, productive, and efficient work area in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial, and local guidelines.
- Identify and report any additional maintenance/repairs found during assigned work, including items requiring a higher qualification level.
- Record time spent, parts used, and all repairs/maintenance in the appropriate system.
- Advise the Lead Technician or Supervisor of unsafe conditions/practices and/or vehicle abuse.
- Exhibit the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with a supervisor/manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma/equivalent education and/or training and experience.
- Minimum of 1 year truck or automotive repair experience.
- Must be verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g., pay stubs, W-2, or equivalent).
- Minimum recommended hand tools for a Class III Mechanic.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Preferably prior fleet experience; familiarity with diesel and gasoline systems.
- Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred). The Company has a free training program for Technicians, and you will be expected to obtain a valid CDL.
- Preferred: ASE Certifications or willingness to pursue certification.
- Purpose with impact: Your expertise keeps students and communities moving—safely and reliably every school day.
- Professional development: Build your career with ongoing training and internal advancement opportunities.
- Training & tools: Access to industry-leading complimentary fleet/OEM training, modern diagnostic equipment, and school-bus system training
- CDL & ASE support: CDL preferred—company training available for mechanics; Industry Leading ASE Training & Incentive program.
- Modern fleet focus: Predictable preventive maintenance (PM) cycles, and a safety-first culture tailored to pupil transportation. Robust telematics platform.
At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer
The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.