Master Field Technician (Bus Division)

SV - Master Field Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

 

The primary function of this position is to determine the status of and provide support for school and activity buses within the school bus industry.

This includes all types of planned maintenance services, as well as any expert level field repairs, replacements, installations, or rebuilding of parts to restore the bus to its proper operation.

In addition to the essential duties, this position requires special experience and expertise on Ford products such as the 6.8L (V10) and 7.3L (V8) engines and 6R140 6-speed automatic transmission.

  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:



* Review the work schedule, check the equipment and supply required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.


* Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, parts diagrams to troubleshoot, engines, engine fuel systems, & transmissions.


* Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.


* Use hand & power tools to remove, install, replace, re-build, repair, & test.


* Use miscellaneous resources & computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.


* Use hand & power tools to disassemble/reassemble parts or equipment, drains fluids into tubs, cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer.


* Climb up onto, under, & into vehicle engine compartment, uses hand & power tools to disassemble/re assemble: sheet metal, engines, transmissions, fuel systems, & other parts or equipment.


* Replace pumps, batteries, radiators (200 lb.

with assistance), bearings, seals, wiring, solenoids, fuel lines, nozzles, tests float valves, glow plugs, alternators, etc.


* Use overhead hoists on service truck to move parts that need to be moved off of vehicle & onto service truck & to move items back to vehicle to be reassembled.


* Use various types of meters, measuring devices, & computers to test & recalibrate equipment.


* Perform inspections, do preventative maintenance, change oil, replace filters, belts, coolants, hoses, drain/clean/refill fuel systems.


* Operate equipment that requires a class B CDL license with passenger endorsement.


* Perform maintenance and repairs associated with the following engines: Cummins ISB, ISC, ISL , ISM engines, as well as Ford 6.8L(V10) and 7.3L(V8) engines. 


* Perform maintenance and repairs associated with air brakes, air conditioning, basic electricity with experience and understanding of wiring and hydraulic shematics.


* Perform maintenance and repairs associated with air bags, king pins, foundation brakes, differentials, clutches and transmissions.


* Ability to work with multiple management groups and staff to help provide the best possible customer service.


* Ability to work flexible hours which would include being part of an on - call rotation with other technicians.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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