Diesel Bus Mechanic up to 50 an hour

About the role

TransWest moves people. We help them get to work, school, or play. We partner with leading companies to create personalized transportation systems and hospitality experiences. We go above and beyond to remove stress in all interactions and make things a little easier for all we serve.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on motorcoaches, cutaway shuttles, light-duty vehicles, electric vehicles, and other fleet equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, electrical, fuel, and drivetrain components to ensure vehicles operate safely and reliably.
• Review driver defect reports, preventative maintenance schedules, and repair priorities to proactively address fleet concerns, minimize road calls, and maximize vehicle availability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, labor hours, repair documentation, parts inventory, and fleet maintenance files.
• Utilize OEM diagnostic software, specialized tools, and repair manuals to troubleshoot vehicle systems and determine effective repair solutions.
• Perform road tests, quality inspections, and field service calls as needed to verify repairs and respond to vehicle breakdowns or emergency situations.
• Support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of onboard vehicle technology, including telematics, Wi-Fi equipment, tablets, cameras, and other fleet systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following TransWest safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Fleet leadership, fellow technicians, and Operations to ensure fleet reliability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Professional experience maintaining and repairing vehicles, or successful completion of a vocational automotive or heavy-duty diesel program, associate's degree in automotive technology, Heavy Duty Diesel, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Placement within the Technician career path is based on experience, technical knowledge, and demonstrated competencies:
• Technician A Tech: 5+ years of professional experience.
• Technician B Tech: 3+ years of professional experience.
• Technician C Tech: 2+ years of professional experience or completion of an accredited automotive or diesel technician program.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electrical, brake, powertrain, steering, suspension, and HVAC systems.
• Experience working on transit buses, motorcoaches, commercial vehicles, or fleet equipment is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency using vehicle diagnostic software and OEM diagnostic tools, like Cummins INSITE, Cummins QuickServe, ALLDATA, WABCO, Allison DOC, Bendix ACom, and Ford IDS.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC).
• TransWest will cover the cost of certification for qualified candidates.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support operational needs, including occasional work outside of regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform the physical requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA Section 609 HVAC Certification.
• Advanced automotive or heavy-duty diesel training.
• ASE certifications relevant to automotive or heavy-duty diesel repair.
• OEM certifications (Cummins, Allison, Ford, or equivalent).
• Experience working on electric vehicles.
• CDL Class A or B with Passenger endorsement.

Benefits

• $2,000 per year tool allowance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance.
• 401k with matching.
• Holiday pay.
• Company provided uniforms and boots with in-house weekly uniform cleaning service.
• Paid Time Off with increasing amounts based on your years of service.
• Annual loyalty bonus.
• Paid CDL training available for qualified candidates.

Culture

We enjoy having summer BBQ's, holiday parties, games, contests and so much more at our bus yards and in the office. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: At TransWest, we pride ourselves on building a diverse workforce and collaborative spaces where people of different lived experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and identities can thrive. Everyone on the team at TransWest emphasizes and practices our core values every day that are based on continued growth, reliability, safety, caring for our work, clients, and each other.

TransWest Culture

Join our close-knit team and be part of something bigger. We believe in creating a positive work environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Come work with us and help us make a difference in the lives of our passengers and the communities we serve.