Assistant Fleet Mechanic

New England Truck Center; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Life & Disability Coverage

Job summary

NETC Fleet Services in Chicopee, MA is hiring an Assistant Fleet Mechanic (Diesel Technician growth role). Starting pay is $18–$22/hour based on experience, with full‑time hours.

You’ll start with preventive maintenance and basic repairs while we train you to diagnose engine issues and perform heavier maintenance under guidance. Ideal candidates have basic mechanical experience and a drive to learn from senior technicians, with a valid driver’s license (CDL a plus).

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical experience in diesel, automotive, or related trades.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior technicians.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL is a plus, not required.
• Physically able to perform shop tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance across light, medium, and heavy‑duty fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and replace brake components from start to finish.
• Handle core repairs (fluids, filters, belts, hoses, tires, upkeep).
• Work alongside senior technicians on advanced repairs and learn hands‑on.
• Keep accurate service and inspection records and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain an organized workspace and adhere to DOT compliance.

Skills

Basic mechanical experience

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Job description

Assistant Fleet Mechanic

Diesel Technician — Growth Role

Chicopee, MA | $18–$22/hour, based on experience | Full-Time

Build a real career in diesel mechanics — starting now.

NETC Fleet Services is growing our Chicopee team, and we're looking for someone mechanically sharp and ready to develop into a skilled diesel technician. You'll start with the fundamentals — preventive maintenance, brake work, and core repairs — while we invest real training time to get you diagnosing engine issues and handling heavy maintenance like a seasoned pro.

This is a role built for someone who wants to learn, grow, and take on more as their skills develop.

What You'll Be Doing From Day One

• Performing preventive maintenance (PMs) across our light, medium, and heavy-duty fleet vehicles
• Diagnosing and replacing brake components, start to finish
• Handling core repairs — fluids, filters, belts, hoses, tires, and general upkeep
• Working alongside senior technicians on more advanced repairs, learning hands‑on as you go
• Keeping accurate service and inspection records
• Following DOT compliance and shop safety protocols
• Keeping your workspace organized and ready to go

What We'll Teach You As You Grow

• Full diagnostic procedures on diesel engines and complex fleet systems
• Heavy maintenance and major repair work
• The hands‑on skills and judgment that separate a good tech from a great one

What You Bring

• Basic mechanical experience — diesel, automotive, or related trade background
• A genuine willingness to learn and take direction from senior techs
• A valid driver's license (CDL is a plus, not required)
• Physical readiness for shop work, including lifting and standing for extended periods
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic — we can teach skills, we can't teach showing up

Why NETC Fleet Services

We're expanding across multiple locations, and we need technicians who can grow with us. This role has a clear, visible path forward: the more you learn, the more responsibility and opportunity comes your way.

The Full Package

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life & Disability Coverage