Diesel Technician

Schneider National; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Incentive pay

Uniforms

Safety eyewear

Boot discounts

Company-paid training

Evening/night differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

Schneider National in Putnam, CT is seeking a Diesel Technician to grow maintenance skills, perform PMs, annual inspections and repairs on tractors and trailers.

The role requires a technical degree or one year diesel experience, and the ability to provide own tools within 30 days. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are included.

Starting wages range from $26.20 to $32.70 per hour, with overtime and shift differentials for evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in diesel technology or related field or minimum of one year diesel technician experience.
• Computer systems experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in tasks.
• Must be able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs, annual inspections and repairs on tractors and trailers.
• Complete express services like tire changes, brake adjustments and minor electrical repairs.
• Communicate status updates to internal customers.

Skills

Diesel technology

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Own tools within 30 days

Education

Technical degree in diesel technology or related field / 1 year experience

Job description

Job overview:

• Further develop your maintenance skills as a Diesel Technician in Putnam, CT.
• Handle annual inspections.
• Complete troubleshooting and component replacements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform PMs, annual inspections and repairs on tractors and trailers.
• Complete express services like tire changes, brake adjustments and minor electrical repairs.
• Communicate status updates to internal customers.

Skills and qualifications:

• Technical degree in diesel technology or related field, or a minimum of one year of diesel technician experience.
• Computer systems experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Pay and benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety eyewear.
• Discounts on boots.
• Company-paid training.
• Starting wages are $26.20 - $32.70 per hour based on experience.
  • Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working 50% or greater of the daily shift time between 3 p.m. and 5 a.m. local time, receive a $1.50 per hour differential for hours worked.
  • Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working weekend hours, receive an additional $0.65 per hour differential for hours worked. (Weekend hours worked between 9pm Friday – 5am Monday).
• See full list of diesel technician benefits.

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Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.