What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technician/Mechanic position at Lawton Area Transit System?
Diesel Mechanic / Heavy-Duty Fleet Maintenance Technician
Company: Lawton Area Transit System (LATS)
Location: Lawton, OK 73501
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive Compensation Based on Experience and Qualifications
Work Location: In Person
Join Our Team – Now Hiring Diesel Mechanics!
Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) is seeking a dependable, skilled, and safety-focused Diesel Mechanic / Heavy-Duty Fleet Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team in Lawton, Oklahoma!
Are you an experienced Diesel Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or Automotive Service Technician looking for a rewarding career with a purpose?
At LATS, our maintenance professionals play a critical role in keeping our community moving. Our team maintains and repairs transit buses, diesel-powered vehicles, and fleet equipment to provide safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation.
We are looking for a motivated, mechanically skilled professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and vehicle safety.
If you have experience working on diesel engines, commercial vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, transit buses, or fleet maintenance equipment, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities
As a Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Maintenance Technician, you will:
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain diesel-powered transit buses and fleet vehicles.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and routine servicing.
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, steering systems, suspension components, and drivetrains.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, charging systems, starting systems, and vehicle electronics.
- Inspect, service, and repair hydraulic and air brake systems.
- Perform engine diagnostics utilizing computerized diagnostic equipment and specialized repair tools.
- Identify mechanical defects, determine repair needs, and complete necessary repairs safely and efficiently.
- Perform oil changes, fluid servicing, filter replacements, belt inspections, and lubrication services.
- Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair orders, service documentation, and inspection reports.
- Conduct vehicle safety inspections and help ensure compliance with applicable DOT and fleet safety standards.
- Respond to vehicle breakdowns and assist with emergency maintenance when needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance facility.
- Collaborate with maintenance supervisors, mechanics, dispatch personnel
Pay: From $19.13 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CDL (Preferred)
- Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)
- Drivers License with Real ID Star (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19