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Fleet Mechanic

Lorenz Bus Service
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025
Job Description

Salary: $23-$35/hour

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 allof the below duties may be part of your job.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Examines the vehicle and discusses with supervisor or other mechanics the nature and extent of the damage or malfunction.
  • Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
  • Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units or parts attached to underside of vehicle.
  • Removes units, such as diesel engines, transmission or differential, using wrenches and hoist.
  • Disassembles units and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.
  • Repairs or replaces parts using mechanics hand tools.
  • Replaces, generators/alternators, starters, and pumps.
  • Replaces, rebuilds engines and transmissions
  • Determines condition of parts such as brake drums and rotors using micrometers.
  • Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs, or replaces shock absorbers.
  • Replaces lights and instruments. Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, mirrors, heaters, and windshield wipers.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Refills radiator using proper mixture of 50/50 premix antifreeze and pressure tests system at 5psi.
  • Checks and refills all other fluid levels according to recommended fluid types and levels.
  • Inspects, tests, repairs and recharges air conditioning and heating systems.
  • Inspects, tests, repairs, or replaces hydraulic system components.
  • Lubes vehicle using lube gun. Replaces grease fittings as needed.
  • Performs multi-point safety checks on vehicle such as tire tread depth and wear patterns.
  • Accurately and timely completes check lists and other related paperwork.
  • Test-drives vehicle to ensure work orders and assigned maintenance tasks have been properly and safely completed.
  • 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 componentshelpful
  • 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.

Salary : $23 - $35

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