Summary: If you're an experienced, motivated Bus, Ford, or Chevy gas engine technician looking for a life-changing, rewarding career opportunity—and if you're a team player who is reliable and ready to work—we want to talk to you. In business since 1966, we service Blue Bird buses as well as Freightliner, Western Star, Detroit, Cummins, CAT, Eaton, Meritor, Allison, and DT12 trucks. You'll be working in a clean, modern, newly built facility designed to support efficiency, safety, and a professional work environment.

Bus Mechanic (Ford, Chevy) Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, repair & maintain gasoline engine buses (Ford powertrains, Ford Power Stroke engines, trouble shoot and handle all      phases of repairs on Ford gasoline 6.8 and 7.3 engines, and Chevy 6.0) 
• 5 years’ exp & Certification repairing buses, Lite & Medium duty (i.e.: Blue Bird, Meritor, Allison etc.
• Knowledge of Ford IDS software, Allison DOC & Meritor Wabco.
• Engine, Transmission, Air & Emissions Systems exp (EPA07, EPA10+) Computerized diagnostic skills.
• Communicate with Shop Foreman immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time
• Participate in Company paid training and stay abreast of manufacturer-provided technical updates.
• Maintain dealership-owned tools and manuals.
• Must be able to able to lift 70 lbs.
• Willing/able to obtain certifications (Company paid training)

Preferred candidates will also be or possess:

• Experience specific to above noted vehicles.
• Cummins certifications a plus
• Certifications for any of the above noted vehicles.
• Current CDL, clear of violations/accidents, accompanied by DOT medical cert.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, step up into vehicle, and lie on back on creeper under vehicle
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, turn wrench, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Other

Tools necessary to perform the job and regular, reliable attendance required

Benefits:  This position also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid training (followed by increases as appropriate), uniforms, medical, dental, vision and life/AD&D insurances, paid holidays, vacation and sick, personal tools insured for up to $30,000 and a 401(k) plan with company match.
 

Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Hoover Truck Centers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any other characteristic factor prohibited by law. We are proud to consider qualified Veterans and their family members.

Compensation Range Disclosure

In compliance with New Jersey’s pay transparency regulations, we are disclosing the compensation range for this position. The base hourly wage depends on factors such as schooling, experience, certifications and specific responsibilities.

Final compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, certifications and internal equity considerations.