Diesel Technician

Illinois Central School Bus, 108 Westview Plaza Dr, Waterloo, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

If you’re looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come work for North America Central where your skills are valued, and your contribution appreciated.

Job Purpose:

Maintains, repairs, and overhauls school buses and other company vehicles. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of maintenance tasks. May direct the work of others. Works under general supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. May assist in training less experienced technicians or new employees.

Major Responsibilities:

• Repairs and maintains school buses and other company vehicles while adhering to FMCSA guidelines.
• Inspects and tests equipment at prescribed intervals of time and usage or upon malfunction or breakdown.
• Inspects, tests, and aligns bus lights and wheels and maintains electrical systems and controls. Balances wheels to minimize wear on tires and rotates wheels at prescribed mileage intervals. Tunes up engine to maintain combustion control standards. Adjusts equipment to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards.
• Disassembles, inspects, and replaces worn or broken parts. Fixes and adjusts new or repaired parts. Oils and greases vehicles; changes filters.
• Performs limited bodywork and repainting on vehicles after a breakdown or accident, as needed or as skills allow.
• Maintains part usage records and orders repair parts from designated suppliers. May be required to maintain small parts storeroom.
• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
• May direct work on an as needed basis of less skilled technicians.

Minimum Education & Certifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical training preferred
• Must possess or be able to acquire CDL Operator’s license (Class
  
  B) with P endorsement within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the transportation industry preferred
• 3+ years of related mechanical experience or trade school with endorsements such as Preventative Maintenance or Brake Certifications preferred
• CDL required
• The ability to work early morning hours.
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal& State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure

Skills:

• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices
• Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (include amount of travel):
• Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
• Maintenance shop/garage/school bus yard /Office/On-the-road. Some outdoor work.
• Must be able to work in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment
• Subjected to dust, dirt, and greasy conditions.
• Some local travel, typically within 50 miles from base.
• Physical requirements include:
• Opening service door, emergency door, bus hood, steering, windows, applying service & parking brake, adjusting mirrors & wheelchairs, student evacuations up to 120 lbs. and for up to 40 feet.
• Lifting bus hood, trash box, challenged passenger into their seats, wheel chocks, tire chains, emergency equipment. Up to 40 lbs.
• Walking crossing lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus
• Climbing steps in and out of bus, cleaning windshield, under hood inspection
• Reaching under hood inspection, cleaning windows, applying tie-downs, safety vests, car seats, adjust mirrors, opening emergency door from ground, checking roof hatch, applying service brake, clutch and accelerator
• Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles,…