Diesel Mechanic Technician

Miller-Transportation-Group; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Miller Transportation Group is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic Technician for its Hartford, CT location. The role focuses on routine maintenance and reconditioning of Class 1–8 vehicles, diagnosis of engine faults, and repair of brakes, steering, and transmissions.

A CDL and hand tools are required, with a Monday–Friday 2pm–10:30pm shift. We offer competitive pay ($25–$40 per hour) plus shift differential, paid vacation, comprehensive benefits, and a path for career advancement within a

Qualifications

• Experience as a fleet/diesel/heavy equipment mechanic, able to diagnose and repair diesel tractors.
• Familiarity with Class 1-8 vehicles and preventative maintenance tasks.
• CDL may be required or preferred; valid CDL is listed as a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and general reconditioning of equipment on Class 1 through Class 8 vehicles.
• Diagnose, document, and repair engine fault codes using company OEM software.
• Repair/Replace brakes, steering components, suspension, and perform alignments.
• Replace clutches and transmissions as needed.

Skills

Fleet mechanic

Diesel mechanic

Heavy equipment mechanic

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Miller Transportation Group is a rapidly growing leader in the transportation industry and has been family-owned and operated since 1912. With headquarters in Lumberton, New Jersey, we proudly operate several business units as follows:

• Miller Truck Leasing– the largest privately-held truck leasing company on the East Coast. Provides full-service leasing, finance leasing, truck rental, and truck maintenance programs.


• Miller Dealerships- Provides car and light truck solutions across the Ford, Lincoln, and Subaru brands.


• Miller Dedicated Services- Supports customers in outsourcing their transportation needs by providing vehicles, drivers, fuel, insurance, and overall industry expertise.


• Miller Brokerage Services- Provides on-demand capacity solutions through our network of reliable carriers.

Our Miller Truck Leasingdivision is immediately hiring for an experienced Diesel Mechanic Technician in Hartford, CT. With over 100 years of experience and upwards of 8,000 trucks on the road, Miller currently operates over 40 Diesel Maintenance shops throughout KY, MD, PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, and NH. Outstanding opportunity to join a family owned and operated business who is large enough to serve but small enough to care!

You Will:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and general reconditioning of equipment on Class 1 through Class 8 vehicles


• Diagnose, document, and repair engine fault codes (Company supplied OEM software) following proper warranty procedures


• Repair / Replace brakes, steering components, suspension, and perform alignments


• Replace clutches & transmissions

You Have:

• Prior experience as a fleet mechanic, diesel mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic


• Experience or formal training diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Class 1-7 diesel tractors


• Preventative Maintenance and Repair experience on diesel tractors


• A valid CDL (Class A or B)


• Hand tools


• Ability to work:




• Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm (B Level Tech)




• Competitive compensation: $25-40 Per Hour + Shift Differential


• Paid Vacation and Holidays


• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with HRA, HSA, and FSA options


• 401(k) with a company provided match


• Company-paid life insurance


• Employee Discounts and an Employee Assistance Program


• Career Advancement Opportunities for Technicians at all levels

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