Fleet Technician: Growth Path & $7.5k Sign-On

TransWest; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Health Insurance

401k with matching

Holiday pay

Uniforms and boots with in‑house CLEAN

Job summary

TransWest in Washington State seeks experienced fleet technicians to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on motorcoaches, shuttles, light‑duty vehicles, and electric fleet equipment. You will troubleshoot systems and ensure vehicles operate safely and reliably.

Join a team with clear career paths and training; transfer knowledge across a diverse fleet and help keep thousands of passengers moving daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience or completion of a vocational automotive or heavy‑duty diesel program, associate degree in automotive technology or related field.

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.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational automotive or heavy‑duty diesel program

Associate degree in automotive technology or related field

Tools

Cummins INSITE

Cummins QuickServe

ALLDATA

WABCO

Allison DOC

Bendix ACom

Ford IDS

Job description

TransWest in Washington State seeks experienced fleet technicians to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on motorcoaches, shuttles, light‑duty vehicles, and electric fleet equipment. You will troubleshoot systems and ensure vehicles operate safely and reliably.

Join a team with clear career paths and training; transfer knowledge across a diverse fleet and help keep thousands of passengers moving daily.