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Bus Service Technician at North Central – Mounds View, Minnesota

North Central
Mounds View, Minnesota, 55112, United States
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Bus Service Technician

Job Title: Bus Service Technician - Level 3
Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your attention to detail and mechanical skills to Central Minnesota's premier bus, truck equipment, and emergency response vehicle distributor who was also recently named a Top 200 Workplace by Star Tribune? North Central may be the perfect fit for you!
Company Intro:
North Central (NC) has been in the bus industry for over 60 years. North Central is a division of Scipi Companies. We believe that our values and conducting business “the Scipi way” has led us to become the market share leader for commercial and school bus sales in the Upper Midwest. We are a 100% employee-owned organization based in Central MN, employing over 250 team members across the Midwest and Canada.
This position is located at our North Central Mounds View location. Mounds View is part of the Twin Cities gateway, which sits at the juncture of I-35W and Mounds View Boulevard. The city is surrounded by Blaine, Arden Hills, New Brighton, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park. Mounds View is home to Silver View Park and the Mounds View Historical Society Museum.
Position Description:
As a Bus Service Technician, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and repairing engine, transmission, and electrical systems on school and commercial buses to ensure vehicle quality, reliability, and safety. You will perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on customer vehicles, as well as complete preventive maintenance to keep fleets operating efficiently. Our Bus Technicians work in collaboration with a team of techs reporting directly to the Service Manager.
This position is ideal for someone with experience with a Ford chassis and powertrain who is looking to try something new!
This position has a wage range of $31 - $35 hourly.
This position is eligible for our Tech Incentive.
Essential Functions
  • Vehicle Diagnostics & Testing: perform quality diagnostics, functionality checks, road testing, and service and repair of bus fleets
  • Systems Repairs & Replacements: repair and replace mechanical, fluid, electrical, and air systems as well as structural components
  • Repair Documentation & Warranty Submission: documenting repairs and providing necessary information for warranty submissions
  • Inspections: Conduct DOT and pre-delivery inspections as well as vehicle prep
  • Other Duties: Any other tasks as assigned
Top Benefits or Perks:
As a team member at NC, you'll enjoy:
  • Ownership in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive & very competitive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance and a Health Savings Account (HSA) option with a generous company contribution.
  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid Time Off and Paid holidays.
  • A collaborative environment where we believe that laughter and fun bond us together
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Mechanical, technical, and fabrication skills
  • Electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics knowledge
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Attention to detail
Required Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude
  • Valid Class D Driver's License
  • Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics
Preferred Experience:
  • 2+ years of related post-secondary education with 1+ years of related experience
  • 3+ years of related experience in leu of education
  • Forklift experience
  • CDL Class B w/ Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment
  • Knowledge of diesel, gas, propane, and electric vehicles
  • Knowledge of Ford powertrain systems
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Job Location

Mounds View, Minnesota, 55112, United States
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