2nd Shift Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Dattco • Watertown, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring a full-time, second-shift Diesel Technician/Mechanic for its Coach and Tour Fleet Maintenance location in Watertown, Connecticut. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with Saturdays and Sundays off. The hourly rate is $25.00–$30.00, with overtime opportunities, a $1-per-hour second-shift differential, and ASE bonus offers.

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

DATTCO describes itself as a third-generation, family-owned transportation company and New England’s largest private passenger transportation company. Its Coach & Tour Group operates 200 vehicles and drives 6 million miles annually. The company offers benefits, paid training, certification reimbursement, and opportunities for internal promotion. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and states that qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

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 related to repair orders and parts usage.
• Make 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 insurance options.
• Dental insurance options.
• Life insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• 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.
• $1-per-hour second-shift differential.
• ASE bonus offers.

What This Job Offers

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