Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Dattco • New Britain, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring a full-time Diesel Technician/Mechanic at its Coach and Tour Fleet Maintenance location in New Britain, Connecticut. The role pays $25.00–$30.00 per hour, with overtime opportunities and ASE bonus offers. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off.

The technician performs preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of vehicles. The position may involve travel for road calls and requires completing repair-order and parts-usage paperwork, maintaining appropriate hand tools, and following direction from the shop foreman or another supervisor.

DATTCO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance options, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, company-paid holidays, an employee assistance program, and an employee referral program. Uniforms and boots are provided through a gear program. Paid training, CDL and ASE certification reimbursement, and opportunities for internal promotion support career growth.

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, dental, and 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.
• Opportunities for internal promotion.
• Overtime opportunities.
• ASE bonus offers.

What This Job Offers

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