Field Service Diesel Mechanic - Detroit area

Midwest Transit Equipment • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. is seeking a full-time Field Service Diesel Mechanic to serve the Detroit area and Southern Suburbs. The technician repairs gas and diesel buses and vans and applies technical knowledge of light-duty truck and medium-duty bus maintenance and repair. The position is dispatched from the employee’s home, and a company truck is provided for work-related duties.

Midwest Transit Equipment has operated for over 50 years and maintains thousands of vehicles at eight locations in five states. The company describes its focus as honesty, integrity, quality vehicles, exceptional service, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Experience with medium-duty buses and mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment.
• Must hold ASE or Michigan Heavy Duty certification.
• Understand the principles of internal combustion engines.
• Know the tools, equipment, and materials commonly used in light-duty truck and medium-duty bus maintenance and repair.
• Know the codes and laws relating to pupil transportation, including DOT inspections, and safety practices applicable to vehicle maintenance and repair in shop and road conditions.
• Ability to diagnose vehicles and perform advanced maintenance and repairs, including troubleshooting vehicle components.
• Ability to use standard and specialized tools and garage equipment and to read and interpret shop and technical data.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform independent tasks under general direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• International Truck/Bus experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain gasoline- and diesel-powered buses, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty buses.
• Diagnose mechanical defects and carry out preventive maintenance.
• Perform major and minor overhauls and repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, air compressors, fuel systems, ignition systems, valves, HVAC systems, and wheelchair lifts.
• Service and maintain vehicle air-conditioning units.
• Inspect and repair school buses in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Inspect and repair complete brake systems.
• Diagnose and evaluate welding and cutting needs for MIG and gas welding.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday pay
• PTO pay
• Career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed