Diesel Technician - Fort Kent

Allegiance Trucks•Fort Kent, ME

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Allegiance Trucks is seeking a Diesel Technician for their Fort Kent location. Allegiance Trucks is a rapidly growing commercial truck and trailer dealer group with over 40 locations across 10 states in the Northeast. They pride themselves on a culture that rewards teamwork and excellence, representing major brands like International, Isuzu, Pierce Fire Apparatus, Wabash, Ford, Hino, Dennis Eagle, Kalmar, and JerrDan. The company is veteran-friendly and offers opportunities for training, career growth, and advancement.

Requirements

Positive attitude, motivated with mechanical aptitude
1-2 years minimum work experience as a Medium and/or Heavy Diesel Technician
Valid driver’s license
Must possess a full set of personal hand tools
Must have, or be able to develop through training, a detailed knowledge of commercial truck and engine repair
Must have successfully completed appropriate diesel/ automotive certificate programs in repairs and service, or equivalent hands-on experience
Able to use a personal computer and basic applications
Minimum of High School Diploma/ GED

Nice To Haves

Candidates with International, Isuzu, Ford, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT, Allison, or other brand experience such as Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, Kenworth or Peterbilt are encouraged to apply!
Vocational or Technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment including troubleshooting, electrical and diagnostic services
Read Repair Orders and be able to perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components
Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod & main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, change/ recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts
Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed
Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications and verification repairs
Advise the Service staff if additional repair work is necessary
Tag all return warranty parts
Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment, and handle company tools properly
Follow safe work practices and procedures, use safety equipment when required, responds to suggestions for working safely and seeks assistance when necessary
Other projects/initiatives as assigned

Benefits

Competitive starting pay
Excellent health benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
Life insurance
Parental leave
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with Company match
Encourage and support your continued advancement with additional training
An industry-leading performance-based Technician Incentive pay plan that rewards you for your contribution!
$150 Annual Redwing Boot Program
CDL and renewal costs may be covered
Sign-on bonuses available