Automotive/Diesel Technician

Dattco • Plainfield, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring a full-time mechanic at its Plainfield, Connecticut location. The company is New England’s largest private passenger transportation company, with a fleet of more than 1,700 vehicles. The role performs preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnosis, and repairs across a variety of vehicles, completes repair and parts documentation, and responds to road calls as needed. The technician owns and maintains the hand tools required for the role and follows direction from the shop foreman or another supervisor.

The position offers pay of $21–$34 per hour, based on experience. DATTCO describes its shop as modern, clean, bright, and well-heated, and highlights flexible scheduling, paid time off, training, certification reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma, trade school credential, or equivalent.
• Three or more years of training or experience in automotive, truck, or bus repair.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Current CDL or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current ASE certifications or willingness to work toward them.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, twist, stand, walk, and work in and around vehicles for extended periods.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

• Dealership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections on a variety of vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues.
• Complete required repair-order and parts-usage documentation.
• Respond to road calls as needed.
• Own and maintain the hand tools required for the role.
• Follow direction from the shop foreman or other supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid time off.
• Paid factory training.
• Certification reimbursement.
• ASE certification bonus program.
• Uniform and boot program.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Paid training to earn a CDL.
• Opportunities for internal advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED