Diesel Technician/Mechanic

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

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