School Bus Mechanic

Transit Team, Inc.

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Location: Richfield, MNSchedule: Monday-Friday 12:00PM - 8:30PM

Pay: $25–$37/hour + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

At Transit Team, part of Beacon Mobility, we’re proud to keep our communities moving safely every day. We’re looking for a skilled Diesel Mechanic who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a reliable, supportive team.

If you’re ready for steady hours, great pay, and meaningful work, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on school buses

• Complete preventive maintenance inspections to keep our fleet safe and road-ready

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and diesel systems

• Ensure all repairs meet DOT and safety standards

• Work independently while staying connected with the team

💰 What You’ll Get

• $25–$37/hour based on experience

• $5,000 sign-on bonus

• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule (no nights!)

• Six paid holidays

• Two weeks PTO after one year

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance

• 401(k) with a company match

• Yearly pay increases

• Employee Assistance Program + more

What You Bring

• Experience working on medium-duty diesel vehicles or buses

• Ability to work independently and stay organized

• Strong commitment to safety and quality work

• Valid driver’s license

• CDL preferred (or willingness to obtain)

⭐ Bonus Points

• Experience with Ford, GM, or fleet vehicles

• ASE certifications

• Previous school bus or transit fleet experience

ASE Certification Bonus Program

• Beacon Mobility offers a paid ASE Certification Program with quarterly bonuses.

• Earn $35–$100 per quarter per certification, with total potential earnings up to $7,820 per year.

• We cover ASE test and registration fees after test-prep completion.

• Bonuses are paid automatically and included in regular paychecks.

• Additional $1,000 Blue Seal bonus available at qualifying locations.

Why This Role Matters

You’re not just fixing vehicles—you’re helping ensure students arrive safely to school and back home. Your work directly supports families, communities, and the people who rely on us every day.

Apply Today!

Join a team where your skills are valued, your schedule is stable, and your work truly makes a difference.

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.

Transit Team is the largest paratransit provider in the state of Minnesota. For more than 65 years, we have led the region in providing safe, reliable and exceptional service to the elderly and people with disabilities all across the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It is truly a privilege to provide independence to the passengers we consider family.