Diesel Mechanic

ABC Companies•Mountain View, CA

14d•$37 - $65

About The Position

ABC Companies is hiring an experienced Service Technician III to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain motorcoaches and other commercial vehicles. The position independently handles advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and complex repairs, including applicable diesel, HVAC, and related vehicle systems. The technician owns assigned repairs from initial diagnosis through verification, identifies parts and materials, and records work accurately to support safe, reliable, and efficient vehicle operation. The Service Technician III works with Service leadership, the Shop Foreman, Parts personnel, and fellow technicians. The role also provides technical support to other technicians, communicates repair findings and needs, and contributes to a collaborative, quality-focused service environment. Strong technical judgment, efficient work with minimal supervision, and continued development in commercial vehicle systems and diagnostic technologies are expected. The position pays $37.00–$65.00 per hour. The stated range is a good-faith estimate and may vary by location and individual qualifications. The role may require occasional travel, overtime, or weekend work. Physical demands include moving items weighing at least 100 pounds with assistance or equipment as needed, frequent movement throughout the workday, working inside and around vehicles, and extended indoor or outdoor work under varying conditions.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience independently performing advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
Strong knowledge of diesel-powered commercial vehicle systems, preventive maintenance practices, and repair procedures.
Ability to use diagnostic equipment, technical documentation, and established troubleshooting methods to identify and resolve vehicle concerns.
Ability to identify parts, components, and materials required to complete assigned repairs.
EPA refrigerant handling certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Personal tools necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
Valid driver's license.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and complete work within expected timeframes.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technicians and Service leadership.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, or occasional travel as operational needs require.
Ability to move items weighing at least 100 pounds, with appropriate assistance or equipment as required.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, and move frequently throughout the workday, potentially 80–100% of the shift.
Ability to safely enter, exit, and work inside, underneath, and around motorcoaches and other commercial vehicles.
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and other service equipment.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors for extended periods under varying environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of motorcoach, transit, diesel, or heavy commercial vehicle diagnostic and repair experience.
Experience with body and frame repairs and interior component repair or replacement.
Audio/video system knowledge.
Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain motorcoaches, commercial vehicles, and other assigned equipment.
Independently perform advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and determine appropriate repair procedures.
Complete preventive maintenance, inspections, and complex repairs according to manufacturer guidelines and company quality standards.
Diagnose and repair applicable diesel, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and related vehicle systems within demonstrated qualifications.
Use diagnostic equipment, technical documentation, and troubleshooting procedures to identify and resolve vehicle concerns.
Perform body, frame, and interior component repairs or replacements as assigned and within technical capabilities.
Identify required parts, components, and materials and coordinate with Parts personnel.
Verify completed repairs and communicate additional repair needs, recurring concerns, or unresolved issues to Service leadership.
Assist other technicians with troubleshooting and diagnostic challenges, and share technical knowledge and repair practices.
Collaborate with the Shop Foreman, Service leadership, Parts personnel, and fellow technicians to coordinate repair priorities and resolve service concerns.
Communicate technical findings, repair recommendations, repair progress, parts needs, and potential delays clearly and professionally.
Document diagnostic findings, repairs, parts used, labor, and other required information in work orders and company shop systems.
Maintain accurate time and attendance records and organize assigned work to support efficient workflow and timely completion.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; follow company policies, repair procedures, manufacturer guidelines, and applicable regulations.
Maintain repair quality and safe vehicle operation, demonstrating professionalism, dependability, and accountability.
Expand technical knowledge through experience, training, and professional development; stay current with diagnostic tools, procedures, and vehicle technologies.
Maintain required certifications and pursue additional technical qualifications as appropriate.
Support operational needs, including occasional travel, overtime, or weekend work, and perform other duties or special projects as assigned.