Shop Diesel Truck & Bus Mechanic

Job Summary

Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Shop Diesel Truck & Bus Mechanic to join our team to support future growth of the Company. Shop Diesel Technician II will be responsible for performing licensed DOT inspections, preventative maintenance inspections, light and follow‑up repairs, light mechanical/hydraulic/electrical and electronic diagnostics, and other duties as assigned. Under supervision, the Technician may perform more advanced diagnostics and repairs and continue to learn additional advanced mechanical skills and diagnostic techniques.

A successful Technician complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics.

• Always follow and comply with safe operating practices and procedures.
• Independently determine parts required for each job and interact with the Shop Parts Department to obtain them.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and assist in cleanup at the end of each day.
• Apply knowledge acquired through formal training or on‑the‑job experience to perform one’s job; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job.
• Work with Service Writer to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work activities and time allocations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty, keep commitments, and behave consistently while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical and professional standards.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM), DOT inspections, and follow‑up repairs on light, medium, and heavy‑duty vehicles in a shop environment.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, diesel tools, welding equipment, lifts, and jacks.
• Document according to company standards and upload pictures of work performed, parts used, and all findings observed on Repair Orders (RO) using company‑issued device and/or Karmak application.
• Accurately complete DOT forms and all other forms of documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most standard repair times.
• Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to obtain approvals on repair estimates, retrieve purchase order numbers, and discuss RO findings and notes.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health, and environmental policies, and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Participate and complete all company‑required safety training.
• Maintain shop‑assigned service trucks, conduct safety checks and daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs on various types of truck equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, starters, alternators, fan clutches, engine electronics, diesel steering, engines (gas and diesel), transmissions (manual and automatic), clutches, and differentials.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Diagnose, adjust, and repair various types of truck and bus equipment, including electrical, brake, cooling, starters, alternators, air conditioning, fan clutches, engine electronics, diesel steering systems, engines, transmissions, clutches, and differentials.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to evaluate alternatives.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers and pressure gauges.
• Assist Shop Diesel Technician I with diagnostics.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a diesel technician on medium to heavy‑duty vehicle repair or equivalent combination of technical education, certifications, skills, or experience.
• Bus maintenance experience preferred.
• Participate in and complete all company‑required training.
• This position follows DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Candidate must successfully complete and pass a…