Diesel Mechanic

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Diesel Mechanic Job Description

Join a tight-knit, non-corporate shop as a Diesel Mechanic, where you will keep motorcoaches and school buses safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community. You will work in a small, collaborative team with a high level of independence and trust, performing a mix of preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair work. This role offers a stable, year-round schedule, strong benefits, and a workplace that genuinely supports family and work‑life balance.

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on motorcoaches and school buses to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, cooling systems, and related mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including wiring, controls, and related components.
• Service and repair HVAC and A/C systems to maintain passenger comfort and system reliability.
• Inspect, service, and repair brake systems to meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair air suspension systems to ensure proper ride quality and vehicle handling.
• Assist with body repairs and cosmetic damage fixes on buses and motorcoaches as needed.
• Perform light plumbing work on motorcoach systems as required.
• Conduct thorough inspections and document all maintenance and repair work performed.
• Ensure all vehicles meet DOT and safety standards before returning them to service.
• Collaborate closely with a small team of mechanics to keep the fleet operating efficiently.
• Support occasional bus route driving when driver coverage is needed, typically about 1.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon.
• Follow shop procedures and safety practices while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

• Hands‑on experience performing maintenance and repairs on diesel‑powered vehicles, preferably buses or motorcoaches.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, including diagnostics, repair, and general mechanical work.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems on commercial vehicles.
• Experience working with HVAC and A/C systems in automotive or bus applications.
• Proficiency in inspecting, servicing, and repairing brake systems.
• Experience working with air suspension systems on heavy vehicles.
• Capability to perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair work in a shop environment.
• Ability to document repairs accurately and ensure compliance with DOT and safety standards.
• Comfort working independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a small team.
• Willingness to occasionally drive bus routes when needed to support operations.

• Experience working in a small or non‑corporate shop environment.
• Familiarity with motorcoach systems, including light plumbing work.
• Exposure to engine rebuild work, with in‑shop rebuild experience as a resource.
• Ability to assist with bodywork and cosmetic repairs on buses and motorcoaches.
• Personal tools preferred, with assistance available if additional tools are needed.
• Comfort working in a role that supports schools, kids, and community travel.

You will join a small, supportive shop that values flexibility, family, and work‑life balance, offering a stable, year‑round role in a steady industry. The schedule provides consistent daytime hours during the school year and a four‑day workweek in the summer. Working parents receive additional support through monthly daycare assistance, and the shop’s culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, and mutual support. Your contributions will have a visible impact in a three‑person team, and your work will directly support schools, kids, and community travel, providing a strong sense of purpose and pride.

The work environment is a non‑corporate, laid‑back shop with a team‑oriented culture where everyone pitches in when needed. The shop operates with a three‑person mechanic team, currently seeking one additional mechanic, and handles a mix of preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair work on motorcoaches and school buses. Engine rebuild experience is available within the shop as a resource, and while personal tools are preferred,…