Diesel Mechanic Technician

Miller Transportation Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A family-owned transportation company is hiring a Diesel Mechanic Technician in Hartford, CT. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs on a range of diesel vehicles. Candidates should have experience as a fleet or diesel mechanic and hold a valid CDL. The job offers competitive compensation of $25-36 per hour, plus additional shift differential, comprehensive health benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a fleet mechanic, diesel mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic.
• Experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining Class 1-7 diesel tractors.
• Valid CDL (Class A or B) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and general reconditioning on vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair engine fault codes using OEM software.
• Repair/Replace brakes, steering components, suspension, and perform alignments.
• Replace clutches and transmissions.

Skills

Fleet mechanic experience

Diesel mechanic experience

Heavy equipment mechanic experience

Diagnosing and repairing diesel tractors

Preventative maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

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 Leasing division 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!

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 from 2:00 PM until 10:30 PM (B Level Tech)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $25-36 Per Hour + $1 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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