Diesel Mechanic Fleet A Tech

Transwestco; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an A-Level Technician to join their team in Redmond. This role involves advanced diagnostics and major repairs on Heavy Duty fleet vehicles, ensuring reliability and safety in transportation services. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience, strong knowledge of HD electrical systems, and proficiency with diesel engine diagnostic software. The company offers a competitive hourly wage, a generous sign-on bonus, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you are ready to take your skills to the next level and contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

$2,000 per year tool allowance

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401k with matching

Holiday pay

Company provided uniforms

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience with various vehicles, especially transit buses.
• 609 (EPA) HVAC Certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle systems for safety and maintenance.
• Repair transmissions, brakes, and engines as needed.
• Conduct field visits for emergency breakdowns.

Skills

Heavy Duty Electrical Systems

Air Brakes

Suspension Systems

Diesel Engine Diagnostics

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Training

Tools

Cummins Insite

QuickServe

AllData

WABCO

Bendix

Job description

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 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.

The A-Level Technician is responsible for advanced diagnostics, major repairs, and proactive maintenance of Heavy Duty fleet vehicles. Working closely with fellow technicians and Operations, this role ensures vehicle reliability through accurate scheduling, field repairs, and timely change-outs—minimizing service disruptions and supporting safe, efficient transportation for staff and clients.

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 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
• 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 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.

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. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is an evolving area where we will continue to listen and learn from our team members, business partners, community partners, and thought leaders to optimize our impact.