Diesel Mechanic Fleet B Technician - Earn Up To $40/hour - $7,500 Sign On

Company: TransWest
Location: Redmond
Posted on: June 26, 2025

Job Description:

TransWest is seeking for a Diesel Mechanic Fleet B Technician! The A-Level Technician is responsible for advanced diagnostics, major repairs, and proactive maintenance of fleet vehicles. 3 years of maintenance experience working with a variety of vehicles Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 / 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 PM’s 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 3 years of maintenance experience working with a variety of vehicles; experience with transit buses and motor coaches strongly preferred EPA HVAC Certification PowerTrain 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 Preferred Qualifications: ASE-Medium-Heavy Truck and ASE-School Certification ASE School and Transit Buses Certification Powertrain Certification Commercial Driver’s 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 BBQ’s, holiday parties, games, contests and so much more at our bus yards and in the office.

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