Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Job Description

Royal Coach Tours is a family-owned and operated charter transportation company serving the San Francisco Bay Area, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and other destinations throughout the western United States. Founded in 1960, Royal Coach Tours is committed to safety, exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and maintaining a modern, reliable fleet.

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Diesel Fleet Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair our motor coaches and related fleet vehicles. This position performs preventive maintenance and repairs to help ensure every vehicle meets Royal Coach Tours’ standards for safety, reliability, appearance, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong diesel and electrical diagnostic skills, experience working with heavy‑duty vehicles, and the ability to complete quality repairs efficiently. Motor coach or passenger‑bus experience is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on motor coaches and related fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, electrical systems, air brakes, HVAC systems, drive trains, suspension, steering, emissions systems, and other vehicle components.
• Conduct pre‑trip, post‑trip, annual, and scheduled safety inspections as assigned.
• Use diagnostic software, scan tools, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and testing equipment to identify vehicle problems.
• Complete work orders accurately, including diagnostic findings, repairs performed, parts used, labor time, and additional repairs needed.
• Perform repairs according to manufacturer specifications, company procedures, and accepted industry standards.
• Identify safety‑related defects and immediately communicate out‑of‑service conditions to the Fleet Maintenance Manager.
• Verify repair quality by performing operational checks, road tests, and follow‑up inspections when authorized.
• Respond to road calls, breakdowns, and other emergency maintenance needs.
• Assist with vehicle recovery and coordinate repairs at outside service locations when necessary.
• Communicate vehicle status, repair progress, and parts needs to maintenance leadership.
• Help identify recurring mechanical problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain tools, diagnostic equipment, and assigned work areas in a clean, organized, and serviceable condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and environmental requirements.
• Properly handle and dispose of fluids, batteries, tires, filters, and other regulated materials.
• Participate in safety meetings, technical training, and continuing education.
• Assist other technicians and share technical knowledge when needed.
• Support parts inventory control by documenting all parts and materials used.
• Perform other maintenance‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of diesel or heavy‑duty vehicle maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience working on motor coaches, buses, trucks, or other commercial vehicles is preferred.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, air‑brake systems, electrical systems, HVAC, suspension, steering, drive trains, and emissions systems.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using scan tools, testing equipment, wiring diagrams, and service information.
• Understanding of preventive‑maintenance practices and commercial‑vehicle safety requirements.
• Ability to complete accurate work orders and maintenance records.
• Strong troubleshooting, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced shop environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate repair information clearly.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use…