Diesel Mechanic

Company: TransWest
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

TransWest is looking for experienced Fleet Techs to work on our fleet of Transit Buses and Motorcoaches in Seattle! Now offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus! Earn up to $50 an hour! Our Fleet Techs also receive a $2,000 tool allowance every year! Through accurate tracking and scheduling, the A level technician is responsible for proactive fleet maintenance, performing complex work/issues, diagnostics, major repairs as needed for fleet vehicles. The A tech works with other tech s, the operations team to maintain safe and reliable vehicles for staff and clients while reacting to service needs, conducting vehicle repair in the field, orchestrating vehicle change outs, while ensuring minimal service interruptions. Check out to learn more about working on TransWest's Fleet Team. ABOUT TRANSWEST: We move people. We help them get to work, school, or play. From A to B, and everything in between. By shuttle, bus, charter or valet, we find creative ways to move people, business, and communities forward. We are TransWest. We partner with some of the world's 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • HD ASE, HVAC and Power Train certifications
  • Advanced knowledge and experience working with HD Electrical Systems, (air) brakes, and suspensions.
  • Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software (Insight, Quickserve, AllData, WABCO, Bendix, etc )
  • Minimum of five (5) years maintenance experience working with a variety of vehicles, Experience working on Transit buses and motor coach s preferred.
  • Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Must be 21 years of age. View our full job description at: Benefits: -Pay rate of $40-$50 an hour DOE -$7,500 sign on bonus -$2,000 per year tool allowance -Company provided uniforms with in-house weekly uniform cleaning service -Holiday Pay - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401k with matching available for full time employees -PTO accruals starting on Day 1 with increasing levels based on years of service -Flexible work schedules (4 10's, evenings, weekends and part-time available) 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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