Fleet Mechanic

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:

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  Examines the vehicle and discusses with supervisor or other mechanics the nature and extent of the damage or malfunction.


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  Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.


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  Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units or parts attached to underside of vehicle.


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  Removes units, such as diesel engines, transmission or differential, using wrenches and hoist.


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  Disassembles units and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.


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  Repairs or replaces parts using mechanics hand tools.


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  Replaces, generators/alternators, starters, and pumps.


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  Replaces, rebuilds engines and transmissions


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  Determines condition of parts such as brake drums and rotors using micrometers.


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  Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs, or replaces shock absorbers.


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  Replaces lights and instruments. Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, mirrors, heaters, and windshield wipers.


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  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.


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  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.


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  Refills radiator using proper mixture of 50/50 premix antifreeze and pressure tests system at 5psi.


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  Checks and refills all other fluid levels according to recommended fluid types and levels.


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  Inspects, tests, repairs and recharges air conditioning and heating systems.


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  Inspects, tests, repairs, or replaces hydraulic system components.


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  Lubes vehicle using lube gun. Replaces grease fittings as needed.


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  Performs multi-point safety checks on vehicle such as tire tread depth and wear patterns.


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  Accurately and timely completes check lists and other related paperwork.


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  Test-drives vehicle to ensure work orders and assigned maintenance tasks have been properly and safely completed.


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  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.