Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Bus Maintenance Technician (Contract-Hire)

Job Description

This year-long contract role focuses on maintaining and repairing Volvo and Prevost buses, with a strong emphasis on mechanical diagnostics, seat installation and repair, and the use of OEM software to troubleshoot complex coach systems. You will apply your mechanical aptitude, tools, and hands-on experience to ensure buses operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on Volvo and Prevost buses over the duration of a year-long contract.
• Remove existing bus seats, install new seats, and repair or adjust current seating systems as required.
• Use OEM software and diagnostic platforms to troubleshoot complex coach systems and identify faults.
• Run diagnostic tests to identify issues in engines, electrical systems, air conditioning, steering, and braking systems.
• Repair and replace components in engines, electrical systems, air conditioning, steering, and braking systems based on diagnostic findings.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to keep buses in safe and reliable operating condition.
• Use hand tools and personal toolsets safely and effectively during all maintenance and repair activities.
• Document work performed and communicate any significant findings or issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow established maintenance procedures and safety guidelines while working on all coach systems.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, particularly in vehicle or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Experience performing maintenance and repair on vehicles, buses, or similar mechanical systems.
• Proficiency using hand tools for mechanical and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to use OEM software and diagnostic platforms to troubleshoot complex coach systems.
• Capability to run diagnostic tests on engines, electrical systems, air conditioning, steering, and braking systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify, analyze, and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established procedures.
• Possession of a personal set of tools suitable for bus or vehicle maintenance work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician, maintenance engineer, or similar mechanical role.
• Background in repair and preventive maintenance of heavy vehicles, buses, or industrial equipment.
• Comfort working on multiple systems, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, steering, and braking.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe, high-quality workmanship.

Why Work Here?

You will join a professional maintenance environment where your hands-on mechanical skills and diagnostic expertise are valued and put to use on complex, modern coach systems. The year-long contract provides stability while allowing you to deepen your experience with OEM diagnostic tools and a wide range of vehicle systems. You will work alongside skilled technicians in a setting that emphasizes safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a bus maintenance facility where you will work directly on Volvo and Prevost coaches. You will use OEM software, diagnostic platforms, and a variety of hand tools and personal tools to perform your work. The environment involves hands-on mechanical tasks around large vehicles, with exposure to typical shop conditions such as noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Work hours and shifts may follow standard maintenance shop schedules and can include periods of standing, bending, and working in and around buses and their interior seating areas.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Edison,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.