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Full Time Diesel Bus Mechanic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Academy Busis seeking a full-time Diesel Bus Mechanic for the Night Shift at our Leonardo, NJ location. $2500 Sign On Bonus. $28-$33 per hour depending on level/experience. Night Shift 6:00pm - 4 ...

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time Diesel Bus Mechanic for the Night Shift at our Leonardo, NJ location. $2500 Sign On Bonus. $28-$33 per hour depending on level/experience. Night Shift 6:00pm - 4 ...

Diesel Bus Mechanic

Richmond, VA · On-site

$34 - $42/hr

Academy Busis seeking a full-time Diesel Bus Mechanic (Class A) for our Richmond, VA location. $2500 Sign On Bonus. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends. Pay ...

Diesel Bus Mechanic

Richmond, VA · On-site

$34 - $42/hr

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time Diesel Bus Mechanic (Class A) for our Richmond, VA location. $2500 Sign On Bonus. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends. Pay ...

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time Bus Mechanic Level A/B for our Atlanta, GA location. $2500 sign ... Responsibilities: Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic or Class A Diesel Bus Mechanic * Repair ...

Diesel Bus Mechanic

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$27 - $39/hr

Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic or Class A Diesel Bus Mechanic * Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour buses * Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance * Inspections and road ...

Academy Bus is seeking an experienced Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic for our Perth Amboy, NJ location. $2500 Sign On Bonus! Must have experience working on Van Hool, Temsa, and Prevost Buses. Familiar ...

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time Bus Mechanic Level A/B for our Winter Garden, FL location. $2500 ... Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic or Class A Diesel Bus Mechanic * Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis ...

Academy Bus is seeking an experienced Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic for our Perth Amboy, NJ location. $2500 Sign On Bonus! Must have experience working on Van Hool, Temsa, and Prevost Buses. Familiar ...

Academy Bus is seeking full-time Bus Mechanics Level A & B for our Baltimore, MD location. $2500 ... Responsibilities: Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic or Class A Diesel Bus Mechanic * Repair ...

Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic or Class A Diesel Bus Mechanic * Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour buses * Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance * Inspections and road ...

Diesel Bus Mechanic Foreman

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$21.75 - $28.50/hr

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time hands-on Diesel Bus Mechanic Foreman supervisor for our Atlanta, GA facility. In this role you will manage a team of mechanics and cleaning crew, and oversee the ...

Academy Busis seeking a full-timehands-on Diesel Bus Mechanic Foreman supervisor for our Atlanta, GA facility. In this role you will manage a team of mechanics and cleaning crew, and oversee the ...

Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic or Class A Diesel Bus Mechanic * Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour buses * Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance * Inspections and road ...

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time Class A- Senior Bus Mechanic with road service experience for ... Class A Diesel Bus Mechanic * Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour buses

Diesel Bus Mechanic (Class C) Academy Bus is seeking a full-time Class C Diesel Mechanic for our Perth Amboy, NJ location. $2500 Sign On Bonus! Pay rate is $23.00-$28.00 per hour. Pay rate ...

Academy Bus is seeking a full-time Class A Diesel Bus Mechanic for our Perth Amboy, NJ terminal. $2500 Sign On Bonus! Shift: * 2nd shift Pay: * $35.00-$44.00 per hour. Pay rate commensurate with ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time diesel bus mechanic in the United States is $28.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Diesel Bus Mechanic vs Full Time Diesel Truck Mechanic?

AspectFull Time Diesel Bus Mechanic
CertificationsASE certifications, diesel engine certifications
Work EnvironmentPublic transit garages, bus depots
Industry UsagePublic transportation, school buses
Job FocusMaintaining and repairing buses used for passenger transit

Both Full Time Diesel Bus Mechanics and Diesel Truck Mechanics require similar certifications and work in diesel repair environments. However, bus mechanics focus on passenger buses used in public transit, while truck mechanics work on freight or commercial trucks. The roles overlap in skills but differ in the specific vehicle types and industry applications.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Diesel Bus Mechanic job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Full Time, 88% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $58,798 per year, or $28.3 per hour.
Diesel Bus Mechanic

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Academy Bus rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 18 rated coach operators


Job description

Academy Busis seeking a full-time Diesel Bus Mechanic for the Night Shift at our Leonardo, NJ location. $2500 Sign On Bonus. 

$28-$33 per hour depending on level/experience.

Night Shift 6:00pm - 4:30am

Responsibilities: Class B Diesel Bus Mechanic 

  • Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour buses
  • Reconditioning, preventative and routine maintenance
  • Inspections and road tests
  • Warranty and repair documentation
  • Diagnosis, inspection, installation, disassembly andcleaning of components such as:brakes, suspension, tires,bearings, seals, radiators, water pumps, coolant hoses, alternators, regulators, steering components, oil/air filters, door assemblies, controls, seats, belts, electric motors, pneumatic valves, cables, and linkages.
  • Respond to road calls
  • Basic welding/fabrication
  • Class B Mechanics will assistALevelMechanics with skilled workand train/supervise C Level Mechanics

Requirements:Diesel Bus Mechanic

  • 4-7yearsofdiesel engine maintenance
  • Proven ability to use hands tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, welding equipment,and testing instruments
  • Must have own tools
  • Valid driver's license
  • Basic computer skills
  • CDL License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement is a plus but not required, willingness to obtain a CDL License is also desirable.

Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription and Life insurance
  • Supplemental coverages
  • 401K plan
  • Paid time off and holiday pay

Academy is an EEO.


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