Maintenance Technician I

Summit LLC · Holyoke, MA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Summit LLC (industrial) in Holyoke, MA. You’ll work with the Lead Technician or Maintenance Supervisor to identify and complete repairs.

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 46 other live reliability postings in Massachusetts.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 40%
PLC 32%
EHS / safety 30%
Welding 26%

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Responsibilities

◆Diagnose and repair automotive and diesel systems — including brakes, steering, suspension, drivetrains, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems — according to skill level.
◆Perform engine adjustments, rebuilds, and test drives to verify quality repairs.
◆Complete required safety inspections and repair sign-offs before releasing vehicles.
◆Keep a safe, organized, and compliant workspace following all Federal, State, and local standards.
◆Identify and report additional service needs or complex issues requiring advanced support.
◆Accurately log labor hours, parts used, and completed work in the maintenance system.
◆Notify leadership of unsafe conditions, equipment misuse, or vehicle abuse immediately.
◆Respond to road calls and perform mobile repairs when needed.
◆Model professionalism, teamwork, and integrity in every task.
◆Other duties as assigned.

Company name is: Durham School Services

Qualifications

✓Experience: Minimum of five (5) years medium/heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience.

o Experience must be verifiable via prior employer or acceptable documentation (e.g., pay stubs, W-2, or equivalent).

✓Knowledgeable in the use of diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and A/C issues.
✓Advanced technical knowledge of major vehicle components in diesel and gas equipment.
✓Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a diesel technician.
✓Ability to use good judgment and sound decision-making skills.
✓High school graduate or equivalent education and/or training and experience.
✓Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
✓Valid applicable state license (CDL preferred) — Company has a free training program for mechanics.
✓ASE Certification desirable but not required.

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As a Fleet Technician I supporting our school bus fleet, you’ll handle advanced diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on Summits Fleet of vehicles so routes leave safe and on time. You’ll work across yellow-bus systems—preventive maintenance, DOT/state inspections and DVIR readiness, air/hydraulic braking, steering/suspension, electrical/charging, HVAC, drivetrains/transmissions, and engine performance—while modeling craftsmanship, safety, and uptime. You’ll work with the Lead Technician or Maintenance Supervisor to identify and complete repairs.

Why work with Summit

•Purpose with impact: Your expertise keeps students and communities moving—safely and reliably every school day.
•Professional development: Build your career with ongoing training and internal advancement opportunities.
•Training & tools: Access to industry leading complimentary fleet/OEM training, modern diagnostic equipment, and school-bus system training
•CDL & ASE support: CDL preferred—company training available for mechanics; Industry Leading ASE Training & Incentive program.
•Modern fleet focus: Predictable preventive maintenance (PM) cycles, and a safety-first culture tailored to pupil transportation. Robust telematics platform.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions.

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.