In-Demand: School Bus Mechanic Training School Transportation News was curious to know
what school bus mechanics want and need to do their jobs better and safer. STN sent out a survey last year that asked about the most-requested training within districts. The top request is diesel emissions system training at
44 percent of the total responses, followed by electrical systems at nearly 25 percent, and then a big fall off at 10 percent for preventive maintenance. Training requests for alternative fuel systems came in at 7 percent, trailed by other issues that ranged from phantom engine fault codes to rust mitigation. Professional development is helping mechanics expand their knowledge amid an era of changing technologies on school buses. Each fuel type has its own independent requirements. With the expansion of propane and emergence of multiple electric bat- tery-powered vehicles, school bus operators are seeking resources to help mechanics/technicians handle differ- ent fuels in the shop. The school transportation team at the Huntington Beach Union High School District in Southern California has proactively added new vehicle technologies to its fleet. The district started 2019 on a high point, with the delivery of 15 new Thomas Built CNG buses, which was
made possible through a grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). “As we purchase new buses, we have put in place
agreements with our suppliers to provide additional training for our mechanics,” said Jeff Hutchings, main- tenance operations and transportation manager at the district, who participated in the STN survey. “We supply the shop with up-to-date diagnostic equipment, soft- ware and the necessary tools to perform their job.”
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