Mechanic

Sunrise Transportation (Sunrise) has been partnering with school districts for over 30 years to provide best-in-class transportation to students in the Northeast and Midwest, with an emphasis on students with special needs.  We are not just a bus company; we are a bright spot in our passenger’s day!  We are committed to safety, trust, reliability, transparency, attentiveness, and a sense of family.  You can count on us to be one of the most efficient in the industry and to elevate transportation beyond what’s expected.

Sunrise Transportation is a rapidly growing, private equity backed, transportation company and is currently hiring an Automotive Fleet Technician at our Chicago (Vincennes) location with experience working on gasoline and/or diesel engines. The company has grown rapidly through both organic expansion and acquisition of other student transportation companies. We bring a sense of collaboration to our work and actively seek solutions through partnership. Come work with passionate, like-minded colleagues in a supportive environment.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

We are not only looking for amazing team members who will help us in the mission to move our children forward but want someone who wants to move their career!  We are currently looking for an Automotive Fleet Technician who will work under the direction of the Service Manager performing preventative maintenance, safety inspections and repairs.

What we’ll trust you with:

• Perform preventative inspections and general maintenance including fluid changes, brakes, and tires.
• Prepare units for IDOT inspections.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair engine and engine components.
• Check and maintain bus safety systems such as 8-way lighting, stop arm and cross walk.
• Camera and GPS systems maintenance
• Maintain and process work orders.

What matters most for this role:

• High school degree required, associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl, and smell.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold and in a damp environment with moderate noise.
• May be exposed to water, fumes, and chemicals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with maintenance software programs or other related systems a plus
• Wheelchair lift or hydraulic systems experience a plus
• Must pass a background check and drug test.

Competencies:

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• 1 or more years’ experience with engine diagnostics and general automotive maintenance
• Experience with school bus bodies a plus

What we will offer:

Sunrise Transportation strives to enrich the lives of our team and offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to eligible employees.  Alongside offering paid time off, we encourage an environment that celebrates continuous learning and development.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Sunrise is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.  We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law.  We want a diverse mix of talented people who want to join us, stay with us, and do their best work.