Diesel Bus Mechanic
TransWest · Redmond, WA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$40–$50/hrFull-time
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.
- Testing 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.
Requirements
- Must be 21+ years old
- 3+ years of vehicle maintenance experience (transit buses or motor coaches preferred)
- Strong hands-on experience with: Heavy-duty electrical systems Air brakes Suspension systems
- Experience using diesel diagnostic tools (e.g., Cummins Insite, QuickServe, AllData, WABCO, Bendix)
- High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Current DOT Medical Card or able to obtain one
- Able to pass a pre-employment DOT drug test
- Able to communicate effectively in English
- Flexible schedule, including occasional overtime
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Qualifications
- ASE Certifications (Medium/Heavy Truck or School/Transit Bus)
- Powertrain Certification EPA 609 HVAC Certification
- CDL (Class A or B) with Passenger endorsement
- CDL training available for qualified candidates