Diesel Technician

DATTCO, INC; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-oriented culture & team environment

Room for advancement

Competitive compensation

Medical & dental insurance

Life insurance

401k plan with company match

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Uniform & boot program

Paid training

Bonus program for ASE certifications

Job summary

A family-owned transportation company in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a full-time Diesel Technician for their School Bus Fleet Maintenance department. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles, completing necessary paperwork, and maintaining personal tools. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of automotive experience. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $22 to $40/hour, along with various benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in automotive, truck or bus repair.
• Possess driver’s license.
• Physical strength to safely perform all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections.
• Diagnose and repair work on various vehicles.
• Complete paperwork for repair orders and parts usage.
• Make road calls as needed.
• Maintain personal hand tools for job functions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma, trade school or equivalent

Job description

DATTCO currently has a full-time Diesel Technician opening in our School Bus Fleet Maintenance department.

DATTCO was founded in 1924 and is a third generation, family-owned transportation company. DATTCO is now New England’s largest private passenger transportation company. Our School Bus Division consists of a fleet of over 1,000 buses. We transport over 140,000 students in 30 school districts located throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

What We Offer:

• Family-oriented culture & team environment
• Room for advancement – we promote from within
• Competitive compensation
• Medical & dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Uniform & boot program
• Paid training
• Bonus program for earning ASE certifications
• Compensation of $22-40/hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections on a variety of vehicles
• Perform diagnostic and repair work on all types of vehicles
• Complete required paperwork with regards to repair orders and parts usage
• Make road calls
• Own and maintain the proper hand tools to perform job functions
• Follow orders of the shop foreman or other supervisor

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma, trade school or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year experience in the field of automotive, truck or bus repair
• Mechanical aptitude
• Driver’s license
• Possess the physical strength to safely perform all required tasks

Questions? Call Melissa at [phone] or [e-mail].

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.