Diesel Mechanic

Job Overview

We are now hiring a Diesel Technician in Georgetown, SC. This role requires diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines across a variety of vehicles and equipment. As a Diesel Technician you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and longevity of our fleet.

$5,000 Sign‑On Bonus.

Competitive compensation: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour, plus $0.10 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain.

• Vacation:
  Minimum 2 weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days (8 standard and 4 floating)
• 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability
• Annual allowance for boots and prescription safety glasses

• Perform vehicle maintenance to Transdev standards.
• Diagnose all phases of vehicle and equipment repair and select appropriate action.
• Ensure work orders are completed accurately.
• Evaluate completed work prior to release, seeking supervisor approval where required.
• Ensure safe use of power and hand‑held tools.
• Perform road calls and emergency services as necessary.
• Move vehicles safely between job and work area.
• Communicate professionally with customers, team members, and supervisors.
• Actively participate in safety or educational training as required.
• Maintain continuous ASE re‑certification to remain in job classification.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• ASE Certifications preferred; must obtain at least one ASE within 6 months of employment.
• Preferred experience with diagnostic computers and heavy line equipment repairs (from heavy trucks to heavy equipment).
• Demonstrated experience monitoring and meeting PM schedules and operating shop repair equipment.
• Appropriate mechanic’s tool set.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical if applicable.

The essential functions of this position require the ability to:

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions – 100% of the job is performed outside, often alone and in remote locations.
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Push and pull objects, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch on ground level.
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing duties of the job; tolerate exposure to dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

Transdev maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future, and successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Job Category:
Mechanics/Technicians
Job Type: Full Time
Req
Pay Group: 1ET
Cost Center: 48080

About Transdev:
Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles, operating in 19 countries with 110,000 team members worldwide.