Mechanic

Petersburg, VA
Full Time
Mid Level
Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia is looking for great people to join our family. If you are ready for a team environment, excellent pay, in house and factory training, with great benefits, come apply with us and join our team and together we can grow this business. 

We offer medical, dental, vision insurance; 401k eligibility, paid time off, and company paid life insurance. 

The Mechanic will perform repair work and maintenance for busses, trucks, and other motor vehicles. Must have State Inspection License.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Maintains vehicles, which may include a company's fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, busses, and other motor vehicles
  • Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups
  • Performs tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function
  • Identifies mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment
  • Examines critical parts and systems using a standard checklist
  • Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts
  • Plans and establishes timetable to complete repairs and maintenance
  • Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation
What you need to succeed:
  • Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair
  • Excellent mechanical repair skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read service and repair manuals
  • Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment, hydraulics, and software

Education/ Experience:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field preferred
  • Two years of related experience preferred
  • Commerical driver's license may be required. *Willing to train for C.D.L.
Required:
  • You must supply your own general hand tools
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and safety inspections
  • Must be able to life 50 pounds at times
Blue Bird Bus Sales provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans' status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 
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