Diesel Mechanic

R+L Carriers; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Employee resorts access

Benefits package including medical/d,

Job summary

R+L Carriers in South Windsor, CT is hiring a Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet, including Class 8 trucks and trailers. The role involves preventive maintenance, minor to major repairs, and location-based welding or related tasks.

The position is full-time with Monday–Friday shifts, requires experience with diesel engines, AC/electrical systems, and be able to lift 50lbs. Tools are required, and Class A CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines.
• Must be able to handle major repairs.
• Experience with AC and Electrical.
• Have the ability to lift 50lbs.
• Must have own tools.
• 2+ Years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred.
• Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins & Detroit engines.
• Experience using Cetaris used for work orders.
• Class A CDL holder.
• Experience driving Class 8 commercial trucks.
• Experience in Trailer PMs and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day equipment maintenance on the fleet.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and repairs from minor to major on Class 8 trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Maintain trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, dollies, and perform welding as location allows.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Major repairs

AC and electrical systems

Own tools

Class A CDL

Class 8 truck operation

Trailer PMs/repairs

Cummins/Detroit engines

Cetaris experience

2+ years experience

Tools

Cetaris

Own tools

Job description

Job Description

Diesel Mechanic - Hourly range is $18.73 - $34.25 hr.

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 2nd + 3rd shift

Earn 1 week of PTO after 90 days of employment

and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Diesel Mechanics at our South Windsor, CT Service Center. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance on our fleet equipment consisting of preventative maintenance and minor to major repairs to Class 8 trucks, trailers, and potentially forklifts. This can include maintaining trailers, overhead doors, lift gates, dollies, welding depending on location.

Requirements

• Experience in preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines
• Must be able to handle major repairs
• Experience with AC and Electrical
• Have the ability to lift 50lbs
• Must have own tools
• Preferred:
• 2+ Years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred
• Experience in preventive maintenance of Cummins & Detroit engines
• Experience using Cetaris used for work orders
• Class A CDL holder
• Experience driving Class 8 commercial trucks
• Experience in Trailer PMs and repairs

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Benefits

R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

About Us

R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.