Diesel Mechanic Tech II

National Express
Grayslake, IL

As a Fleet Tech II supporting a school bus fleet youll diagnose and repair medium/heavy vehicles that move students safely every day. Youll work across yellow-bus systemspreventive maintenance air and hydraulic braking steering/suspension electrical/charging HVAC drivetrains/transmissions and DVIR/state inspection readinessbalancing quality repairs with uptime so routes leave on time. Youll work with the Lead Technician or Maintenance Supervisor to identify and complete maintenance .

Duties & Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair automotive and diesel systems including brakes steering suspension drivetrains electrical cooling and fuel systems according to skill level.
Perform engine adjustments rebuilds and test drives to verify quality repairs.
Complete required safety inspections and repair sign-offs before releasing vehicles.
Keep a safe organized and compliant workspace following all Federal State and local standards.
Identify and report additional service needs or complex issues requiring advanced support.
Accurately log labor hours parts used and completed work in the maintenance system.
Notify leadership of unsafe conditions equipment misuse or vehicle abuse immediately.
Respond to road calls and perform mobile repairs when needed.
Model professionalism teamwork and integrity in every task.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum three (3) years of light/medium/heavy-duty mechanic repair experience.
    o Experience must be verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g. pay stubs W-2 etc.).
    Proficient with diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical electrical and A/C issues.
    Technical knowledge of major vehicle systems; diesel equipment experience required (gasoline systems familiarity a plus).
    Prior fleet or dealership experience; familiar with both diesel and gasoline systems.
    Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Diesel/Gas Technician.
    Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
    High school graduate or equivalent education and/or training and experience.

Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred). Company has a free training program for Technicians and you will be expected to obtain a valid CDL.
ASE Certification desirable but not required.

Why work with Summit

Purpose with impact: Your expertise keeps students and communities movingsafely and reliably every school day.
Professional development: Build your career with ongoing training and internal advancement opportunities.
Training & tools: Access to industry leading complimentary fleet/OEM training modern diagnostic equipment and school-bus system training
CDL & ASE support: CDL preferredcompany training available for mechanics; Industry Leading ASE Training & Incentive program.
Modern fleet focus: Predictable preventive maintenance (PM) cycles and a safety-first culture tailored to pupil transportation. Robust telematics platform.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer medical dental vision basic life insurance coverage holiday pay and PTO accrual. Additionally employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. The pay rate range along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment vary between different sites geographical markets customer/ contractual terms and positions.

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values including sexual exploitation and abuse harassment abuse of authority and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLCs independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

Posted 2025-11-27

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