The Diesel Mechanic A Tech will play an integral part of the maintenance team, responsible for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of diesel engines within our fleet. Leveraging technical expertise, the Diesel Mechanic A Tech will complete advanced diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance of diesel engines, transmissions, and associated components. This role requires a strong foundation in diesel engine mechanics, keen eye for detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Although additional duties and related tasks may be assigned, the essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:
- Utilize diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and troubleshoot issues in diesel engines and associated components.
- Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
- Perform scheduled maintenance tasks, including oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks, in adherence to manufacturer specifications.
- Conduct thorough repairs and overhauls on diesel engines and related systems to meet industry standards.
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including wiring, sensors, and electronic control modules.
- Complete HVAC work as identified in the MACS 609 certification, including but not limited to, completing diagnostics from the Information Center, diagnostics of high/low temperatures and pressures, and recharge and evacuation of A/C system.
- Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, services, and parts used to contribute to a comprehensive maintenance history.
- Ensure all repairs meet quality standards and comply with safety regulations.
- Work Collaboratively with other team members to achieve efficient and effective workflow.
- Review assignments and schedules with lead shop personnel, and ensure all information is fully understood prior to completing assignments
- Collaborate and provide technical input to Lead Mechanic and Director for composing training documents, handbooks, and SOP’s etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Great Pay! $40 to $51 per hour
- $2800 Sign on Bonus
- $750 Referral Bonus for employees
- Tool allowance – $1200 per/year for the term of employment
- Boot Allowance
- 80 hours of Paid Time Off (start accruing immediately)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Health insurance (Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K retirement plan with dollar for dollar match up to 4% (Vested Immediately).
- Paid Bi-Weekly
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, competency, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Technical Degree in Diesel and Industrial Technology (or similar focus)
- 7 years experience in a diesel/bus repair and maintenance environment
- If no degree, 10 years’ experience in a diesel/bus repair and maintenance environment
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid Driver’s License
- Class A or B state driver’s license with a passenger endorsement and air brakes certification.
- ASE Master Diesel Mechanic certification
- Cummins certifications preferred
- MACS (Mobile Air Conditioning Society) Section 609 certification
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Demonstrates strong general math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Performs these operations with units of American currency, Regular and Military time, and imperial measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Core Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
- Must be both an independent thinker and a team player.
- Excellent communication (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Strong analytical, conceptualization, interpretation, and critical thinking skills
- Must be detail oriented.
- Self-motivated with a sense of urgency, and readily acclimatizing to an ever-changing environment.
- Uses sound reason and judgement; calmly deals with problems involving co-workers, clients, and customers.
- Treats others respectfully and tactfully
- Contributes to building a positive, collaborative team environment.
- Prioritizes workload, self-manages projects, handles multiple tasks, manages competing demands, and meets strict deadlines.
- Seeks to expand role and help team by volunteering readily, seeking increased responsibilities, and asking for help when needed.
- Works with integrity and ethics that inspires trust and confidence in all activities.
- Upholds organizational values.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of the following software applications, and proficiency as indicated below.
- Ability to interpret and perform basic computer functions.
Software:
- iPhone or Android cellular phone/tablet PCs
- Google Maps, Waze, or other map/routing application
- Coach Manager
- Microsoft Office Software to include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Other Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
About Our Company:
ACE Express Coaches (ACE) is Colorado’s premier passenger transportation company with one of the largest fleets in the state. ACE is part of CDOT public transit network, fully responsible for the operations of Bustang, Outrider, and Pegasus fleets. ACE, also, provides transportation services to United Airlines Pilots to the flight training center as well as a wide range of universities, high schools, and pro sports teams. ACE Express Coaches is part of All Aboard America! Holdings (AAAHI), the 4th largest motorcoach company in the US, with a network of independent brands from California to the Gulf Coast. Our humble roots have taught us that anything is possible if we collaborate, think strategically, challenge prevailing assumptions, make no excuses, never give in against the odds and embrace a strong work ethic with unwavering integrity, and an unabashed desire to be great.
At Ace Express Coaches, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Similarly, Ace Express Coaches will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to improve on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!