What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Mechanic position at Lorenz Bus Service, Inc.?
Description:
Join one of Minnesota's largest charter bus companies, Lorenz Bus Service, as a Fleet Mechanic! We operate a diverse fleet of motor coaches and school buses, and we're looking for a skilled mechanic to join our team.
Depending on your level of experience, some or all of the below duties may be part of your job.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Examines the vehicle and discusses with supervisor or other mechanics the nature and extent of the damage or malfunction.
- Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
- Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units or parts attached to underside of vehicle.
- Removes units, such as diesel engines, transmission or differential, using wrenches and hoist.
- Disassembles units and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.
- Repairs or replaces parts using mechanics hand tools.
- Replaces, generators/alternators, starters, and pumps.
- Replaces, rebuilds engines and transmissions
- Determines condition of parts such as brake drums and rotors using micrometers.
- Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs, or replaces shock absorbers.
- Replaces lights and instruments. Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, mirrors, heaters, and windshield wipers.
- Drains & properly disposes fluids including oil, transmission, differential, radiator, etc. into appropriate receptacles using hand tools to remove plugs, caps, etc. Cleans units as required.
- Installs replacement parts such as oil, fuel and air filters, belts, hoses, caps, windshield wipers, bulbs and lenses, and other routine maintenance items as needed or scheduled.
- Refills radiator using proper mixture of 50/50 premix antifreeze and pressure tests system at 5psi.
- Checks and refills all other fluid levels according to recommended fluid types and levels.
- Inspects, tests, repairs and recharges air conditioning and heating systems.
- Inspects, tests, repairs, or replaces hydraulic system components.
- Lubes vehicle using lube gun. Replaces grease fittings as needed.
- Performs multi-point safety checks on vehicle such as tire tread depth and wear patterns.
- Accurately and timely completes check lists and other related paperwork.
- Test-drives vehicle to ensure work orders and assigned maintenance tasks have been properly and safely completed.
- May be required to perform other related duties as requested.
Schedule
- Monday- Friday- 1:00pm- 9:30pm
- Possible weekends needed.
Qualification Preferences:
- Diesel Experience
- Vocational/Technical college or heavy-duty ASE certifications preferred
- Any Specialized training for aftermarket and OEM components helpful
- Ability to use hand tools, pressure gauges, specialty equipment, and power tools
- Air Conditioning Certification is a plus
- Basic computer skills preferred for data entry into maintenance systems.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- 401K with 4% match
- Training/Advancement Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $23 - $35
