Diesel Technician - Colchester (Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Available!)

Allegiance Trucks • Colchester, VT

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Allegiance Trucks is seeking a Diesel Technician to provide technical service on vehicles and equipment. This role involves troubleshooting, electrical and diagnostic services, and performing general and detailed repairs on trucks, engines, and components. The technician will install various parts, examine protective guards, lubricate moving parts, and test repaired vehicles. They will also advise service staff on additional repair needs, manage return warranty parts, and maintain a safe and organized work environment. The position requires adherence to safe work practices and may involve other assigned projects.

Requirements

• Positive attitude, motivated with mechanical aptitude
• 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!
• 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, 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
• Relocation Available

What This Job Offers

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