MECHANIC (medium/heavy duty)

Do you have an Automotive, Truck, Mechanic, Diesel, and/or Heavy-duty background?

$26 - $38 per hour + $1,500 Bonus (let’s discuss in an interview)

Want weekends and Major holidays off, consistent work, and a relaxed work environment?

Bryson Sales and Service of Washington is a family owned and operated full-line Blue Bird and Micro Bird bus dealership located in Washington State. Bryson’s, established in 1969, is seeking a highly motivated person to join our Mechanic Shop team based in Everett, WA.

The successful candidate will be a proficient mechanic for medium/heavy duty vehicles who can install local dealer options. We offer competitive wages; benefits for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

JOB SUMMARY: Perform pre-delivery service on new buses, accurately inspect, diagnose, and repair buses brought to us for maintenance and repair, and maintain Bryson’s own vehicle fleet.

What’s in it for you?

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Full-time position

$26 to $38 wage (expected $54,080 to $79,040 annual income) + $1,500 Bonus

Weekends off

Monday - Friday (7am – 4PM)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage available

401(k) & annual safe harbor contribution

Flexible Spending Plan

Health Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 Paid Holidays (2027 Holiday Schedule):

MLK DAY, PRESIDENTS’ DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, VETERANS’ DAY, THANKSGIVING, BLACK FRIDAY, CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY, NEW YEAR’S EVE, NEW YEAR’S DAY.

EXTRA PERKS OF THE POSITION:

High growth Retail Service work

Consistent Warranty and Pre-delivery inspection work year-round (exclusive Blue Bird School Bus dealer for the state of WA)

Regular Performance evaluations

Company BBQ’s

Annual Company Celebration (Thanksgiving/Christmas)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspect school bus prior to delivery, making needed repairs and adjustments for the purpose of ensuring bus is in safe working condition and in compliance with state requirements.

Install electric equipment (e.g., video cameras, 2-way radios, etc.) ensuring proper operation of systems.

Repair and replace seats, glass, sheet metal, latches, and other body components and

assemblies.

Change oil and filters, install anti-freeze and snow chains, repair tires, adjust brakes, lubricate chassis, wheel bearings and other assemblies as required.

Inspect and recognize if factory and dealer equipment is not functioning correctly.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and engine problems in buses.

Use basic hand tools, and a variety of mechanical aids in the repair, adjustment, and maintenance of new school buses, e.g., battery chargers, compression gauges, torque wrenches, drills, air wrenches, and other tools.

Test bus after being repaired to ensure that malfunctions have been corrected and that the bus is operating safely and efficiently.

Clean bus for the purpose of maintaining safe and sanitary conditions and/or ensuring equipment is in proper working order.

Complete work orders accurately, maintaining records of time worked and materials used.

Perform preventive maintenance (e.g. bearings, ignitions, carburetors, transmissions,

differentials, axles, steering mechanisms, drive shafts, fenders, radiators, front/rear suspension systems, etc.) and regular bus safety inspections.

Maintain a high level of safety standards at all times while performing the responsibilities of the position.

Maintain work area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition; maintain equipment and tools in a safe and proper working condition; notify appropriate personnel of unsafe working conditions.

Attend appropriate workshops and training programs as assigned by the service manager.

Perform other assigned duties on an occasional basis that are in the best interest of the company and/or employee.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience and ability to operate a variety of equipment utilized in repair and maintenance.

Ability to analyze problems.

Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, and to read and interpret schematics and diagrams.

Ability to interpret and apply a common sense understanding to a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, using independent judgment and demonstrating initiative to act without being asked.

Ability to lift heavy objects.

High school diploma/equivalent, specialized training in auto mechanics a plus.

Minimum of one-year related experience, experience in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting a plus.

Possess a set of basic automotive mechanic hand tools and storage cabinet.

Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License, preferably with a CDL endorsement.

All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test. EOE This job is a Safety-Sensitive position so the pre-employment drug test will include testing for cannabis (aka marijuana). EOE

Position is full-time, non-exempt, Mon-Fri. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k, & FSA upon meeting eligibility requirements. Compensation is DOE.