by harlanpudneyjr on Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:37 pm in Site Announcements
Below is a great article concerning the job and importance of a school bus technician, and might want to be used when when working on contracts or facing cuts in the Transportation Dept: Mechanics & technicians School bus mechanics have a responsibility every bit as profound as commercial airline mechanics. Every morning, when the buses roll out of the yard, children's safety depends entirely on the diligence and professionalism of the operation's mechanics. The prospect of an accident caused by poor maintenance is something even the most hard-boiled school bus mechanic dreads.Years ago, the main requirements for being a school bus mechanic were basic mechanical skills and the willingness to work hard. Today, constant technological innovations from manufacturers (computerized drive trains, emission controls, etc.) have made ongoing professional development an absolute necessity for school bus mechanics.Range of responsibilitiesAs challenging as it is, for most school bus mechanics ...