Specific Requirements
- Meet all general qualifications for employment.
- Meet State and/or ASE requirements for appropriate mechanic licensing.
- Meet State and/or Federal physical examination requirements.
- Pass drug and alcohol screening as established by Company, State and Federal requirements.
- Meet Company, State, and School District standards (where applicable) for criminal history check.
Specific Experience and Qualifications
- Vehicle maintenance experience required; diesel bus/truck or automotive maintenance preferred.
- Technical School degree in diesel/automotive preferred but not required, with 3 to 5 years of vehicle maintenance experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform this job.
- Must hold or be able to obtain (once hired) current Mechanic Licenses through ASE or the State of Michigan in the following areas: Heavy Duty Brakes, Heavy Duty Suspension and Steering, Heavy Duty Diesel Engines, Heavy Duty Drive Train, Electrical.
- May also be required to be certified in Computer Electronic Engine and Transmission Diagnostics.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to physically perform duties and or utilize the following equipment with or without accommodation: Operate a variety of diesel and automotive equipment and diagnostic software, mechanics tools not limited to, air/electrical tools, hand tools, welder, A/C equipment, vehicle lifts, wheel dollies, brake job and various other tasks.
- Must be able to use body members to work; lift, push, pull, move or carry heavy objects or materials.
- Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 35 to 50 pounds of force frequently. Must be able to lift and/or carry weight of 50 to 100 pounds.
Additional Experience and Qualifications (Where Applicable)
- Where serving as the sole technician for a Dean operation, technician must have an excellent driving record, a minimum of five years’ driving experience, a valid Michigan driver’s license and hold or be able to obtain (once hired) a valid Michigan Class B Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements and no air brake restriction.
- Some Dean operations may require technician to function as a substitute school bus driver if circumstances ever require additional drivers to transport students.
