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Intercity Transit is a customer-focused agency seeking individuals who are looking for a career immersed in supporting the community.  We strive to be a leading transit system while enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of Thurston County.  We are proud to be the largest transit agency in the Pacific Northwest to provide zero-fare fixed route and Dial-A-Lift service, so whether riders are using our service to get to work, attend school, pick up groceries, or go to a doctor's appointment, everyone can just *get on and go.  *

Our Fleet Maintenance Department is an integral part in the everyday operations of Intercity Transit. They ensure that our vehicles are working efficiently, and riders are safely transported to where they need to go.  We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Diesel Technician!  

If you have:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving abilities with technical knowledge.
• Attention to detail and a continuous desire to learn.
• Aptitude to be a strong team member through a commitment to the department and interdepartmental teamwork, and action.

Then this position is for you:

We are looking for a highly skilled Diesel Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team. This position is full time and performs mechanical tasks in the diagnosis of malfunctions, preventative maintenance, and repair including overhaul of diesel, gasoline, propane and hybrid powered vehicles and equipment. These positions are classified as safety-sensitive under Intercity Transit's Drug and Alcohol Policy and included in the random drug testing program.

It's an exciting time to join Intercity Transit!

Intercity Transit is nationally recognized and provides fixed route transit, ADA paratransit, and vanpool services to the communities of Lacey, Tumwater, Olympia, and Yelm. We invite you to join us in our mission to provide and promote transportation choices that support an accessible, sustainable, livable, healthy and prosperous community.

As a Diesel Technician, you will:

• Perform routine safety and preventative maintenance inspections.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces parts as needed. 
• Diagnose electrical problems; install and repair electrical components and wiring. 
• Diagnose and repair highly complex, electronically controlled systems, including but not limited to engine/transmission/ABS and various multiplexing systems. 
• Repair and/or replace differentials, drive lines, wheel bearings, and steering components.
• Inspect, test, adjust, repair, and or replace integral parts of vehicle engine, electronic fuel injection systems, alternator, water pump, and transmissions. 
• Engineers, implements, and records various campaigns and modifications of vehicle systems. 
• Uses the Fleet-Net database to record all time spent and parts used. 

Are you the one we are looking for?

Technician - 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of appropriate schools relating to diesel powered vehicles. 
• Four (4) years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.

Highly desirable qualifications include:

ASE Master Certification (premium pay for ASE Auto/Light Truck or Transit Coach)

Class B Commercial Driver's License w/passenger endorsement - (or with our training program be able to obtain w