Apprentice Fleet Systems Technician

Frontrunner Bus Group is hiring in Billerica, MA. If you’re new to the trade, love tools, and want real-world experience building and servicing commercial buses, this could be your start.

Quick Facts

• Department: Service – Production
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience Level: Entry Level
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (occasional Saturdays)
• Pay: $22.00/hr; might be eligible for an increase up to $25.00/hr after 90 days

Is This You?

• Do you like building things and working with your hands?
• Are you eager to learn from seasoned technicians?
• Can you follow diagrams, instructions, and safety steps precisely?
• Are you dependable and detail-focused, with a safety-first mindset?

What You’ll Do

• Assist with installation of mechanical and electrical components on buses.
• Operate basic hand and power tools (wrenches, drills, sockets, torque tools).
• Follow work instructions, diagrams, and safety procedures to complete tasks correctly.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks that keep production and service moving.
• Support senior technicians with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Communicate status, blockers, and material needs to supervisors.
• Stay flexible and help with an extended shift when daily production schedule is not met.
• Cross-train in other production stations as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with tools.
• Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems (preferred, not required).
• Able to lift or move parts up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to learn, take direction, and focus on details and safety.

Nice-to-Haves

• Practical experience from automotive, HVAC, carpentry, small engine repair, or related areas.
• Vocational school coursework in mechanics, diesel technology, or automotive technology.

Tech You’ll Encounter

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Beckoff, Modicon, B&R Industrial Automation, Sigmatek)
• Conveyor Systems (Swisslog, Dematic, Körber, Hytrol, Pentanova, Alba, Wulftec, Riantics)
• Servo Motors

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Paid time off: vacation, sick time, holidays, etc.
• 401(k) with company match
• On-the-job training and career development
• Pathways to specialized roles
• Supportive, growth-focused team environment