Diesel Technician - Claude, Texas (Near Amarillo)

The Driver Provider; Claude (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A transportation solutions company is seeking a Diesel Technician for full-time work in Claude, Texas. This role involves performing diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on shuttle buses. Candidates should have a strong mechanical background, at least two years of experience, and proven skills in communication and problem-solving. A Class B CDL is preferred. The position offers various benefits including health insurance and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical repair shop.
• Minimum 2 years experience required.
• Valid driver's license required, Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform major diagnostics and repairs on buses and diesel engines.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.

Skills

Mechanically skilled

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Effective problem-solving

Familiarity with technology updates

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: The Diesel Technician is responsible for performing for the repair and required preventive maintenance of shuttle buses that are key to Innovative Transportation Solutions Transportation Fleet, while keeping up our level of commitment to safety and customer service. The role has daily preventive and repair tasks to support our operations and ensure the success of our entire organization! The work location of this full-time position is at our client’s location at Claude, Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform major diagnostics and repairs on buses and/or motor coach diesel engines.
• Repair or replace defective parts, components, and systems including emissions, injectors, turbos, etc.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs
• Inspecting, trouble shooting, diagnosing and performing maintenance on vehicles.
• Perform safety inspections of vehicles and prepare safety documents required by DOT, The Driver Provider and any other Federal, State or Local regulations.
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that the work meets specifications and regulations.
• Follows all The Driver Provider and OSHA safety guidelines and policies.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Other duties as required.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be extremely mechanically skilled and detailed oriented, work in a fast-paced environment, and perform at a high level of accuracy on a consistent basis.
• Must have PROVEN and VERIFIABLE experience in a similar mechanical repair shop.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license, Class B CDL preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written), incl. presentation skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Good driving record that meets company standards.
• Must possess own mechanic\'s tool set and have the ability to use those tools and test equipment.
• Strength and stamina required to work with heavy equipment (up to 75 pounds) and work in awkward positions.
• The ability to keep up with changing technology and updates.
• Experience in use of Computer and associated software preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, and adhere to Drug/Alcohol & Employment Policies.
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Diesel Diagnostics/Troubleshooting: 2 years (Preferred).
• Emissions: 2 years (Preferred).
• Injector repair/replace: 2 years (Preferred).
• Diesel engine repair: 2 years (Preferred).

License/Certification

• Class B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements (Preferred but not required to start)
• Driver\'s License (Required)

Eligibility Requirements

• Work in Claude, Texas with travel to remote locations as needed
• High school diploma or greater
• Undergo a pre-employment background investigation
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• 23 years or older for company vehicle insurance requirements

Physical Working Conditions

Position would spend time in a shop and field work in the outdoors. Work may require prolonged leaning, bending, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Field work would require the ability to work outside in various weather conditions and actively enter, repair or travel around in a vehicle. The position will also require the ability to lift, drag and push materials and equipment, paper and documents weighing up to 75 pounds with proper equipment.

Special Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel to and attend training and meetings within or outside the boundaries of the home area
• Must be willing and able to work outside regular business hours and on occasional weekends, as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Are you at least 23 years of age?

Experience

• Diesel Mechanic: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification

• CDL A or B with Air Brakes and passenger endorsement (Preferred but not required to start)

Work Location

In person