School Bus Mechanic

NRT Bus, Inc.

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Skokie, IL Until 9/28/2026 1+ years exp First posted June 10, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description
Alltown Bus Service

Employer of choice! Voted best company to work for by US News & World Report for 2025-2026.

A Mechanic is responsible for investigating problems with different types of motor vehicles and making repairs accordingly. Their duties include communicating with vehicle operators to discuss their concerns, carrying out routine maintenance procedures on motor vehicles and replacing parts on motor vehicles to promote their functionality.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st shift

Responsibility Profile 

  • Assess vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues. 

  • Liaise with clients and drivers to determine their automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems. 

  • Provide routine inspections of vehicles and inform clients of any issues. 

  • Prepare quotes and work estimates as requested. 

  • Keep an accurate log of all work performed. 

  • Maintain and clean garage equipment and tools to ensure they are always kept in a safe and usable condition. 

  • Adhere to company work safety policies. 

  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Pay range: $25-$37/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications 

  • One (1) year of mechanic experience. 

  • High school diploma. 

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Alltown Bus Service and DHT Transportation have been providing school transportation and specialized coach and charter services in Detroit and throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for over 27 years. Alltown operates a fleet of over 600 buses across six locations, three of which are located on Chicago’s north, west, and south sides.

The size and presence of Alltown and DHT in Detroit and across metro Chicago allows us to provide personal attention to our customers’ individual needs; our motto is “Service Is All We Have to Sell” and we take great pride in having earned the reputation of providing excellent customer service to all of our passengers and customers.

About this role

Summary

Diagnose and repair school buses, perform routine maintenance, communicate with drivers, and maintain logs.

Job title

School Bus Mechanic

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Skokie, IL; on-site work only

Salary

$25k–$37k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanic experiencediagnosticsrepair

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

motor vehiclesreparationroutine maintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Skokie, IL, USA

On-site City