Certified Mechanic

Job Description

Tag‐B Transportation Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

Full-Time Salary: $65,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience and certifications

About Tag‐B Transportation

Tag‐B Transportation is a growing transportation company serving major institutions and government agencies throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We operate a diverse commercial fleet that includes Ford Transit passenger vans, Ford E‐450 and F‐550 shuttle buses, Ram vans, minibuses, ADA vehicles, and larger passenger buses.

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Certified Fleet Mechanic to keep our vehicles safe, compliant, reliable, and ready for daily service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair shuttle buses, passenger vans, minibuses, and larger commercial buses.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including oil changes, fluid services, filters, belts, hoses, brakes, tires, batteries, and scheduled inspections.
• Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, cooling, exhaust, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults, warning lights, starting and charging systems, and vehicle-computer issues using professional diagnostic equipment.
• Service hydraulic brakes, air-brake systems, HVAC systems, wheelchair lifts, ramps, doors, and other passenger-accessibility equipment.
• Conduct DOT-compliant inspections and ensure vehicles meet federal, state, local, and company safety requirements.
• Respond to roadside breakdowns and perform emergency repairs when required.
• Accurately document inspections, repairs, parts, labor, and preventive-maintenance work in the company’s fleet-management system.
• Identify recurring mechanical issues and recommend preventive or corrective action.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized maintenance facility.
• Coordinate with the Fleet Manager and operations team to prioritize repairs and minimize vehicle downtime.
• Assist with vendor repairs, warranty claims, parts ordering, and vehicle inspection preparation.

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of professional experience maintaining or repairing commercial vehicles, shuttle buses, trucks, or fleet vehicles.
• Strong working knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Demonstrated experience with brakes, suspension, steering, electrical systems, HVAC, and computer diagnostics.
• ASE certification in one or more applicable areas.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems independently and complete repairs correctly.
• Ability to maintain accurate service and inspection records.
• Ability to lift heavy parts and equipment and safely work underneath and around commercial vehicles.
• Must be dependable and available to support a transportation fleet with daily service commitments.
• Must successfully complete applicable background, driving-record, drug-screening, and employment-verification requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician certification.
• ASE School Bus or Transit Bus certifications.
• Class A or Class B CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements.
• EPA Section 609 air-conditioning certification.
• Experience with Ford Transit, Ford E‐450, Ford F‐550, Ram Pro Master, Starcraft shuttle bodies, minibuses, and ADA vehicles.
• Experience servicing wheelchair lifts and passenger-door systems.
• Familiarity with DOT annual inspections and commercial fleet compliance.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Candidates must be flexible because maintenance may be scheduled around morning and evening transportation operations. Some early-morning, evening, weekend, emergency, or overtime work may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of $65,000–$85,000, based on experience, certifications, and…