Assistant Fleet Mechanic

aprrllcdbanewenglandtruckcenter; 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 seeking an Assistant Fleet Mechanic to grow into a skilled diesel technician. You’ll start with preventive maintenance, brake work, and core repairs while we provide hands-on training to diagnose engines and perform heavy maintenance.

This role is designed for someone who wants to learn, develop, and take on more responsibility as skills progress, with a clear path forward and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical experience — diesel, automotive, or related trade background.
• Genuine willingness to learn and follow directions 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Basic mechanical experience

Willingness to learn

Valid driver’s license

CDL is a plus

Physical readiness

Reliability & punctuality

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