Diesel Mechanic

Lawton Area Transit System – Lawton, Oklahoma

Pay: $19.13 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Schedule: Assigned shifts may be scheduled Monday through Saturday between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Employees work a regular assigned shift within this operating window and are not scheduled for the entire 17-hour period.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, stable employment
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half when approved
• Paid federal holidays
• Employer-provided mechanic uniforms
• Uniforms professionally washed and cleaned weekly
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Training and professional-development opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting an essential public service

Build a Stable Career Maintaining Lawton’s Public Transit Fleet

Lawton Area Transit System is seeking a skilled, dependable, and safety-focused Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Maintenance Technician to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel-powered transit buses and fleet vehicles.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a mechanic with experience in diesel repair, automotive service, commercial vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, military vehicles, heavy equipment, bus maintenance, or fleet maintenance.

As a member of the LATS maintenance team, your work will directly support safe and reliable public transportation throughout Lawton. Every inspection, repair, and preventative-maintenance service helps keep our vehicles road-ready and our community moving.

What You’ll Work On

• Diesel-powered transit buses and fleet vehicles
• Diesel engines and related mechanical systems
• Air brake and hydraulic brake systems
• Electrical, charging, starting, battery, and lighting systems
• Steering and suspension components
• Tires, wheels, belts, hoses, filters, and fluid systems
• Cooling and lubrication systems
• Preventative-maintenance inspections
• Mechanical and electrical diagnostics
• Vehicle safety equipment and fleet-readiness concerns

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, service, maintain, and repair diesel buses and fleet vehicles
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and vehicle safety inspections
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, braking, steering, suspension, and performance-related concerns
• Complete oil changes, lubrication services, filter replacements, fluid checks, and routine maintenance
• Inspect and repair brakes, suspension components, steering systems, tires, batteries, lighting, belts, hoses, and safety equipment
• Use diagnostic tools, shop equipment, technical procedures, and mechanical knowledge to identify vehicle problems
• Identify developing mechanical issues before they result in breakdowns or service interruptions
• Repair or replace damaged, worn, or defective vehicle components
• Assist with road calls, breakdowns, and urgent fleet-readiness repairs when needed
• Accurately document inspections, maintenance services, repairs, labor, parts usage, and unresolved concerns
• Communicate repair progress, vehicle conditions, safety concerns, and parts needs to supervisors
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant maintenance shop
• Follow all safety procedures, shop requirements, equipment standards, and company policies
• Help ensure buses and fleet vehicles remain safe, dependable, and available for scheduled service

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of professional mechanical experience preferred
• Equivalent diesel-technology education, military maintenance experience, technical training, or demonstrated mechanical ability may be considered
• Experience in automotive repair, diesel repair, heavy-equipment maintenance, commercial truck repair, bus maintenance, military vehicle maintenance, or fleet service
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and vehicle-troubleshooting ability
• Working knowledge of brakes, steering, suspension, tires, batteries, electrical systems, fluid systems, and preventative maintenance
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, vehicle lifts, and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to follow written maintenance procedures and technical instructions
• Ability to accurately complete inspection reports, repair orders, and maintenance documentation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to vehicle safety
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, accountability, and professional work habits
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to meet all required employment-screening, background-check, and drug-testing requirements

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are highly valued but are not required for every applicant:

• Diesel or heavy-duty vehicle repair experience
• Transit bus or commercial fleet maintenance experience
• Diesel engine diagnostics and repair experience
• Air brake inspection, diagnosis, adjustment, and repair experience
• Electrical system troubleshooting experience
• Preventative maintenance and fleet inspection experience
• DOT commercial vehicle inspection knowledge
• ASE or recognized automotive or diesel technician certifications
• Formal diesel technology, automotive technology, or heavy-equipment training
• Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License
• Passenger endorsement
• Military vehicle maintenance experience
• Experience using computerized diagnostic tools or fleet-maintenance software

Compensation and Overtime

• Starting pay is $19.13 per hour
• Approved overtime is paid at one-and-one-half times the employee’s regular hourly rate
• Employees receive paid federal holidays

Uniforms, Tools, and Equipment

• LATS provides mechanic uniforms
• Uniforms are professionally washed and cleaned weekly
• LATS provides major shop equipment and diagnostic equipment
• Employees should be prepared to provide standard personal hand tools

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid federal holidays
• Employer-provided uniforms with weekly professional cleaning
• Approved overtime paid at time-and-a-half
• Training and professional-development opportunities
• Consistent full-time work
• Experience working with commercial transit vehicles

Physical and Work Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of a fleet-maintenance position, including:

• Standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and working beneath or inside fleet vehicles
• Safely lifting, carrying, moving, and positioning tools, parts, and equipment required for assigned repairs
• Working around diesel engines, oils, fluids, noise, fumes, and changing shop temperatures
• Wearing and properly using required personal protective equipment
• Working safely in a commercial fleet-maintenance environment

Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment Requirements

Selected candidates must be able to:

• Pass all required pre-employment screening
• Complete a background check
• Complete required drug testing
• Provide acceptable employment-eligibility documentation upon hire
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Follow all workplace, safety, and fleet-maintenance requirements

Why Join LATS?

The LATS maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping Lawton’s public transportation system operating safely and reliably.

This position is an excellent fit for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys solving mechanical problems, values steady employment, and wants their skills to make a visible difference in the community.

Apply Today

Experienced diesel technicians, automotive mechanics, military vehicle maintainers, heavy-equipment technicians, truck mechanics, bus mechanics, and fleet-maintenance professionals are encouraged to apply.

Join Lawton Area Transit System and build a stable career performing essential work that keeps Lawton moving.

Pay: From $19.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Valid CDL?
• Do you have the physical Social Security Card?
• Do you have REAL ID Star on license?

Work Location: In person

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