Field Service Diesel Mechanic - Detroit area

Midwest Transit Equipment•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. is seeking a full-time Field Service Diesel Mechanic serving the Detroit area and Southern Suburbs. The technician repairs gasoline- and diesel-powered buses and vans and applies technical knowledge of light-duty truck and medium-duty bus maintenance and repair procedures. The position is dispatched from the technician’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, with more than 300 employees. The company emphasizes honesty, integrity, quality vehicles, exceptional service, and reliable transportation.

Requirements

Experience with medium-duty buses and mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment.
ASE or Michigan Heavy Duty certification.
Understanding of internal combustion engine principles.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials commonly used in light-duty truck and medium-duty bus maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of codes and laws relating to pupil transportation, including DOT inspections, and of safety provisions and practices for vehicle maintenance and repair in shop and road conditions.
Ability to diagnose and perform advanced vehicle maintenance and repairs and troubleshoot vehicle components.
Ability to use standard and specialized tools and garage equipment and interpret shop and technical data.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, perform independent tasks based on general direction, and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Nice To Haves

International Truck/Bus experience.

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, ignitions, valves, HVAC systems, and wheelchair lifts.
Service and maintain vehicle air-conditioning units.
Inspect and repair school buses according to DOT requirements.
Inspect and repair complete brake systems.
Diagnose and evaluate welding and cutting needs for MIG and gas processes.
Troubleshoot vehicle components and perform advanced maintenance and repairs.
Use standard and specialized tools and garage equipment, and read and interpret shop and technical data.
Work independently with minimal supervision and maintain cooperative working relationships.