Junior Bus Assembly Technician

Make a hands-on impact from day one. At Frontrunner Bus Group in Billerica, MA, your morning starts at 6:00 a.m. on a clean, well-organized production floor. You’ll team up with experienced technicians to help build and service commercial buses that keep communities moving.

Role Snapshot

• Department: Service – Production
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience Level: Entry Level
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays
• Pay: $22.00 per hour; might be eligible for an increase up to $25.00 per hour after 90 days

A Day in the Life

• Partner with senior techs to install mechanical and electrical components on new or existing buses.
• Use basic hand and power tools (wrenches, drills, sockets, torque tools) with care and accuracy.
• Follow work instructions, diagrams, and safety procedures to complete quality installations.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks to support production and service operations.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs under the guidance of experienced teammates.
• Keep your station clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate progress, issues, and materials needs to supervisors.
• Stay flexible and help with an extended shift when daily production goals require it.
• Cross-train in other production stations to broaden your skills.

What You Bring

• High School diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in working with tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical systems (preferred, not required).
• Capability to lift or move components up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and prioritize safety and detail.

Preferred Background (Not Required)

• Hands-on exposure from automotive, HVAC, carpentry, small engine repair, or similar fields.
• Vocational training or coursework in mechanics, diesel technology, or automotive technology.

Tools & Technologies You’ll See

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Beckoff, Modicon, B&R Industrial Automation, Sigmatek)
• Conveyor Systems (Swisslog, Dematic, Körber, Hytrol, Pentanova, Alba, Wulftec, Riantics)
• Servo Motors

Growth & Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Paid time off: vacation, sick time, holidays, etc.
• 401 (k) with company match
• On-the-job training and career development
• Opportunities to advance to specialized roles
• A supportive team environment within a growing company