Diesel & Heavy Duty Truck Technician - Min 2 Years Experience

Advantage Truck Group, Patriot; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FULL BENEFITS DAY ONE

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Short and Long Term Disability - 70%+

Life Insurance - Company paid

Paid time off - 15 days* during first

Paid holidays - 7 per year

401K with 4% match

Annual tool allowance

Annual safety shoe allowance

Job summary

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician in Westfield, MA. The role offers hourly pay DOE, overtime, and a monthly performance bonus within a supportive team environment.

Full benefits begin on day one, with medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and a 401(k) match. The position requires 2–4 years of technician experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years technician experience.
• Dealership experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license; CDL and DOT health card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, or overhaul buses, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Test drive and inspect vehicles.
• Diagnose malfunctions and consult with customers on diagnosis.
• Read and interpret diagnostic test results.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts using hoists.
• Inspect brake systems, steering, transmissions, engines.
• Perform routine maintenance and lubrication.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning components and systems.
• Test-drive vehicles after repair to ensure proper operation.

Skills

Technician experience

Dealership experience

Licensed driver

Education

Certificate from technical or trade school

Job description

Description

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) has a job opportunity for an experienced Diesel Technician. ATG has competitive hourly pay rates plus performance bonuses, competitive benefits and a truly supportive team environment. We offer state of the art training programs to help you build your skills and increase your earning potential.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Rotating Saturday schedule

Compensation

• Hourly pay rates $21 to $56 D.O.E.
• Overtime pay rate time and a half
• Bonus monthly performance pay program

Benefits

• FULL BENEFITS DAY ONE
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance - Company paid
• Paid time off - 15 days* during first year (*prorated to hire date)
• Paid holidays - 7 per year
• 401K with 4% match
• Annual tool allowance
• Annual safety shoe allowance

Culture and Environment

• Career advancement opportunities
• Company training programs
• Company supplied uniforms
• Clean, modern facilities
• State of the art equipment
• Employee driven continuous improvement programs
• Performance recognition and rewards program
• Supportive leadership
• Learning environment
• Safe work standards

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, or overhaul buses, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Test drive and Inspect vehicles,
• Diagnose malfunctions; consult with customers on diagnosis.
• Read and interpret diagnostic test results.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, etc.
• Do routine maintenance, oil changes, battery check, lubricating equipment and parts.
• Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Test-drive vehicles to ensure that they run correctly after repair.

Requirements

• Certificate from technical or trade school preferred
• Minimum 2 - 4 years Technician experience
• Dealership experience preferred
• Valid driver's license
• CDL and DOT health card preferred

Qualifications

• Physical demands are made on constant basis during the workday
• Requires ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, crouch
• Requires reaching with hands and arms, pull lift and twist
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders
• Position requires frequently moving equipment / parts weighing up to 50 pounds
• Candidates must pass a background check, MVR check, and pre-employment physical

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) is the largest Western Star and Freightliner dealer in New England with eight locations in Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire, focused on providing a superior employee experience. ATG offers exciting career development opportunities through company paid training, and apprentice, co-op and internship programs. The company also actively gives back to the community through its charitable Haulin' 4 Hunger initiative along with supporting SkillsUSA.

Advantage Truck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit our website: www.advantagetruckne.com

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