Diesel Mechanic

Keep Bloomington moving as a full-time Diesel Mechanic with Bloomington Transit. Join a maintenance team that keeps buses, trucks, cars, and other fleet vehicles safe, dependable, and ready to serve the community. In this hands-on role, you will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical problems, and complete repairs while working independently and alongside other mechanics. Dependability, quality workmanship, and a commitment to safety are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on buses, trucks, cars, and other fleet vehicles, including oil changes, fluid checks, and lubrication.
• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical problems to keep vehicles ready for daily service.
• Repair or replace brakes, batteries, tires, steering components, electrical components, and air system components.
• Maintain and repair air conditioning systems and wheelchair lifts.
• Respond to roadside breakdowns and perform emergency repairs.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Operate buses, trucks, forklifts, and other shop equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop, including tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with other mechanics to complete repairs and keep the fleet in service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years of experience working on cars, trucks, buses, or heavy equipment.
• General knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair, with the ability to use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Ability to read and follow repair manuals, diagrams, and instructions.
• Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, safety-focused approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and operate a transit bus.
• Successful completion of forklift safety training.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of vehicle maintenance and repair, including occasionally lifting up to 80 pounds.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, including drug and alcohol testing, and participation in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing. This is a safety-sensitive position, and employment is contingent on meeting applicable job requirements.

Compensation

Starting wage: $31.24 per hour , with an additional $3.00 per hour shift differential for second and third shifts .

Apply today to help keep Bloomington Transit's fleet safe and our community moving. Bloomington Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.