Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Location: LEWISTON, ME

Hours: 40 Hours (Opportunity for overtime)

Pay Range: $26-32 Depending on experience.

Ledgemere Transportation is a locally-operated school transportation provider, proudly serving the communities, school children, and families of Southern and Central Maine. Our services are delivered by school bus drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, managers and other transportation professionals who are caring members of their communities, dedicated to supporting the safety and the well-being of our passengers. We pride ourselves on providing customers with the safest and most reliable school transportation services possible, and are focused on fostering a safety-driven culture that empowers our employees to feel proud of the work they do!

Come join our team! As a diesel mechanic, you will perform complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel, brake, and exhaust repairs on large commercial vehicles. Following OEM and other standards, you will perform thorough preventive maintenance inspections, along with roadside and emergency service repairs, among other duties. Candidates must have accreditation from a school or certification program, proven experience, and be able to pass a background check. Read more to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough, accurate preventative maintenance inspections.
• Following schedules, complete all required maintenance operations including lubrication, fluid changes, brake adjustments, and tire rotation.
• With direction from the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, performs unscheduled maintenance as needed.
• Performs complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel, brake, and exhaust repairs and field tests. This requires interpreting and working from drawings, specifications, and other technical materials.
• Perform emergency roadside services as needed.
• Inspection of equipment and diagnose mechanical defects.
• Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately
• Maintain tools and workplaces so that conditions are neat and orderly.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Emergency conditions may require on call service calls, extended hours, or weekend work flexibility.
• May, on occasion, be required to drive vans, buses, and vehicles to perform road tests etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

2+ year(s) experience as diesel mechanic or mechanic preferred.
Accreditation from a school or certification program preferred.
Complete all training requirements.
Pre-employment background checks.

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.