Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time hands-on Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager for our Capitol Heights, MD facility.   

As the Diesel Bus Maintenance Manager you will manage a team of mechanics and cleaning crew, and oversee the operations of a diesel bus maintenance garage. You will be hands-on with repairs and on-going training and development of your team. 

  Responsibilities: 

• Train and supervise diesel mechanics and cleaning staff. 


• Hands-on maintenance of assigned bus fleet 


• Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour bus engines and transmissions 


• Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance 


• Inspections and road tests 


• Warranty and repair documentation 


• Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly and cleaning of components such as: Diesel engines, electronic systems/motors/controls, drive line components, tires, bearings, brake systems, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, oil/air filters, door assemblies, controls, belts, pneumatic valves, cables, and linkages, radiators, heating, air conditioning, alternators, generators, voltage regulators, suspensions, seating, steering, and glass. 


• Respond to road calls 


• Oversee upholstery repairs including entire interior and lavatory 


• Supervise wheel, tire and alignment shops and source local vendors as needed 


• General welding/fabrication 

Requirements: 

• 7+ years of diesel engine maintenance 


• Must have supervisory experience, Must have own tools 


• Proven ability to use hands tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, pullers, VOA instruments, reamers, vacuum and compression pumps, welding equipment, and testing instruments 


• Proficient in the use of diagnostic devices such as: DDEC readers, ATEC readers, SmarTire, schematics, AIC (Freon) recovery and charging equipment 


• Basic computer skills 


• CDL License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required 

Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription and Life insurance 


• Supplemental coverages 


• 401K plan 


• Paid time off 


• Paid holidays 

Salary will be based on candidate experience level.

Academy is an EEO