Field Service Diesel Technician - Home Dispatch + Truck

Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision

Company paid disability and life ins.

401(k) with company match

Holiday Pay

PTO Pay

Career Growth

Job summary

Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc is seeking a Full Time Field Service Diesel Mechanic for the Detroit area and the Southern Suburbs. The role involves servicing gasoline and diesel buses and light/medium duty vehicles, with travel from home and a company truck provided for work duties.

The candidate should have medium duty bus experience, ASE or Michigan Heavy Duty certification, and strong diagnostics skills. DOT and safety compliance are required alongside preventive maintenance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Medium duty bus, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment experience, International Truck/Bus experience preferred.
• Must be ASE or Michigan Heavy Duty Certified.
• Must understand the principles of internal combustion engines.
• Tools, equipment and materials common to light duty truck and medium duty bus maintenance repair.
• Knowledge of the provisions of codes and laws relating to pupil transportation i.e. DOT inspections in addition to the safety provisions and practices applicable to vehicle maintenance and repair under both shop and road conditions.

Responsibilities

• Services and maintains gasoline and diesel buses, light duty truck and medium duty bus. Diagnoses mechanical defects and carries out a preventive maintenance program.
• Services and makes repairs on equipment such as major and minor overhaul of engines, transmissions, brakes, air compressors, fuel systems, ignitions, valves, HVAC and Wheel Chair Lifts.
• Services and maintains vehicle air conditioning units
• Inspects and repairs school buses per DOT requirements.
• Inspects and repairs complete brake systems.
• Diagnoses and evaluates welding/cutting needs for both MIG and gas.

Skills

Diesel bus maintenance

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Autonomous field work

Education

ASE or Michigan Heavy Duty Certification

Job description

Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc is seeking a Full Time Field Service Diesel Mechanic for the Detroit area and the Southern Suburbs. The role involves servicing gasoline and diesel buses and light/medium duty vehicles, with travel from home and a company truck provided for work duties.

The candidate should have medium duty bus experience, ASE or Michigan Heavy Duty certification, and strong diagnostics skills. DOT and safety compliance are required alongside preventive maintenance responsibilities.