Diesel Mechanic Fleet A Technician

TransWest is seeking for a Diesel Mechanic Fleet A Technician.

The A-Level Technician is responsible for advanced diagnostics, major repairs, and proactive maintenance of heavy duty fleet vehicles.

5+ years of maintenance experience working with a variety of vehicles

Compensation:

• $40.00 - $50.00 / Hour with a $7,500 sign-on bonus

Benefits:

• $2,000 per year tool allowance
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401k with matching
• Holiday pay
• Company provided uniforms with in-house weekly uniform cleaning service
• Paid Time Off with increasing amounts based on your years of service
• Flexible work schedules (4 10's, evenings, weekends and part-time available)

Responsibilities:

• Regularly inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts condition and operational safety; ensure maintenance of the highest level, including physical appearance.
• Repairing vehicle transmission, brakes, engines and other associated parts.
• Address immediate fleet concerns and maintain fleet maintenance records: review driver defect reports daily, review PMs and trouble-shoot/resolve issues to reduce the number of road calls and ensure a prominent level of safety within all operations.
• Track daily vehicle reports, labor hours, maintenance, and repair records to ensure all maintenance files are accurate and current.
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown, make appropriate arrangements to have inoperable vehicle or equipment repaired or towed.
• Supports the IT Team in the management of on-board shuttle technology such as Wi-Fi devices, telematics systems and vehicle tablets to ensure the systems are functional and installed accordingly.
• Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issue.
• As needed assign work order to B and C level technicians.
• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance.
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 5+ years of maintenance experience working with a variety of vehicles; experience with transit buses and motor coaches strongly preferred
• 609 (EPA) HVAC Certification
  
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with HD electrical systems, air brakes, and suspension systems
  
• Proficient in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software, including but not limited to Cummins Insite, QuickServe, AllData, WABCO, and Bendix
  
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical school training preferred
  
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
  
• Current/Active DOT Medical Card
  
• Must pass pre-employment DOT drug test
• Able to communicate proficiently in English
  
• Ability to be flexible in schedule to meet operational needs. This may require occasionally working outside of regularly scheduled hours.
  
• Must be willing to work in outside environments, which may include inclement weather

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASE-Medium-Heavy Truck and ASE-School Certification
• ASE School and Transit Buses Certification
• Powertrain Certification
• Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B) with Passenger (P) endorsement preferred; CDL training may be provided for qualified Fleet Technicians

TransWest Culture: Come join our close-knit team. We enjoy having summer BBQs, holiday parties, games, contests and so much more at our bus yards and in the office.

• Maintenance & Janitorial