Mechanic

Via; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 49,593; Full time

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Health benefits

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Job summary

Via seeks a Mechanic to join our Operations team on-site in Tulare, CA. You will perform routine preventive maintenance on transit vehicles and support equipment, diagnose issues, and ensure safety standards are met to keep our fleet on the road.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with medium/heavy-duty vehicles, read schematics, use diagnostic tools, and document work orders clearly for the next shift. OT and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in medium/heavy-duty vehicle maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Comfortable with lifting, bending, standing for extended periods.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on transit vehicles and support equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and document findings.
• Respond to on-site repairs and coordinate with Maintenance Manager to minimize downtime.
• Use diagnostic software and manufacturer diagrams to verify repairs.
• Complete accurate work orders and service records for each vehicle.
• Keep shop clean, organized, and safe; ensure tool and fluid storage compliance.

Job description

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

As a Mechanic on Via's Operations team, you'll be hands-on every day - diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining the buses and support vehicles that keep our transit service running. This is a technical, floor-focused role for someone who takes pride in getting under the hood, solving problems the right way the first time, and keeping a fleet on the road safely and reliably.

This is an in-person position with the expectation that you will be on-site 5 days per week. While standard schedules are provided, this role does require flexibility to work occasional evenings, Saturdays, and extended hours as business needs arise.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on transit vehicles, and support equipment, including fluid changes, filter replacements, brake inspections, tire rotations, and scheduled service intervals
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues across engines, transmissions, braking systems, HVAC, suspension, steering, and electrical systems.
• Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and DOT-compliant safety inspections, identifying defects and completing repairs in line with regulatory and manufacturer standards.
• Respond to road calls and in-service breakdowns, troubleshooting issues on-site and coordinating with the Maintenance Manager to minimize service disruption.
• Use automotive test equipment, diagnostic software, and manufacturer diagrams to isolate issues and verify repairs.
• Complete accurate work orders and maintain detailed service records for each vehicle, including labor, parts used, and root-cause notes.
• Keep the shop and work areas clean, organized, and safe: tools returned, fluids stored properly, and hazards addressed before they become issues.

Who You Are

• Vocational automotive training and hands-on experience in medium/heavy-duty vehicle maintenance (minimum 2 years preferred; transit bus, or diesel experience a plus).
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys working on the floor, not behind a desk.
• Comfortable reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools and comfortable learning new maintenance software.
• Detail-oriented with documentation - work orders are closed out cleanly, records are accurate, and the next shift knows exactly what happened.
• Comfortable with physical work, including lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, and working in varied shop conditions.

Licenses and Certification Requirements

• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• ASE certifications strongly preferred (Medium/Heavy Truck or Transit Bus series — e.g., H-series or T-series).
• CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement a plus (or willingness to obtain within a defined period post-hire).
• At least 21 years old.
• Successful completion of mandatory pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check.
• Pass a drug screening and background check: no felonies, clean MVR, no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions, and no more than 2 speeding tickets.
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical.

Compensation and Benefits

• Final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable.
• Hourly Rate: $21.32 - $36 per hour.
• We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health and retirement benefits.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer. As set forth in Via’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.