3rd Shift Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Dattco • New Britain, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring a full-time 3rd shift Diesel Technician/Mechanic for its Coach and Tour Fleet Maintenance location in New Britain, Connecticut. The schedule is 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday off. The hourly rate is $25–$30, with overtime opportunities, a $2-per-hour third-shift differential, and ASE bonus offers.

The role maintains and repairs a variety of vehicles, including performing preventive maintenance, service inspections, diagnostics, and repairs. The technician completes repair-order and parts-usage paperwork, may travel for road calls, maintains the hand tools needed for the work, and follows directions from the shop foreman or another supervisor.

The position involves physical work in and around vehicles, including lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally and using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment safely. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

• High school diploma, trade school education, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of training or experience in automotive, truck, or bus repair.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain a CDL license.
• Hold or be willing to work toward ASE certifications.
• Adequate English verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter.
• 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections on a variety of vehicles.
• Perform diagnostic and repair work on all types of vehicles.
• Complete required paperwork regarding repair orders and parts usage.
• Respond to road calls, which may require travel.
• Own and maintain the proper hand tools needed to perform job functions.
• Follow orders from the shop foreman or another supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee Referral Program.
• Uniform and boot program.
• Paid training.
• CDL and ASE certification reimbursement.
• Clear path for internal promotion.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Third-shift differential of $2 per hour.
• ASE bonus offers.

What This Job Offers

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