Diesel Technician

DATTCO, INC; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Bonus program for ASE certifications

Job summary

A family-owned transportation company in Watertown, CT is seeking a full-time Diesel Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a fleet of vehicles. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in automotive repair and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Benefits include medical insurance, paid training, and a competitive hourly wage between $25.00 and $42.00. Opportunities for advancement and ASE certification bonuses are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in automotive, truck, or bus repair.
• Driver’s license and DOT medical card required.
• Must hold or be eligible for CDL license.
• Willingness to obtain ASE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and service inspections.
• Conduct diagnostic and repair work on vehicles.
• Complete repair orders and parts usage paperwork.
• Make road calls as needed.

Skills

Automotive repair skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school training

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

DATTCO currently has a full-time Diesel Technician opening at our Coach and Tour Fleet Maintenance location in Watertown, CT.

DATTCO is a third generation, family-owned transportation company. We entered the motorcoach charter business in 1964 with the New York World’s Fair. DATTCO is now New England’s largest private passenger transportation company. Our Coach & Tour Group operates 200 vehicles and drives 6 million miles annually. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com .

What We Offer:

• Family-oriented culture & team environment
• Room for advancement – we promote from within
• Medical & dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Uniform & boot program
• Paid training
• Overtime
• Bonus program for earning ASE certifications
• Paid training to earn a CDL
• Compensation of $25.00-42.00/hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections on a variety of vehicles
• Performs diagnostic and repair work on all types of vehicles
• Completes required paperwork with regards to repair orders and parts usageCompletes required paperwork with regards to repair orders and parts usage
• Makes 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
• 5+ years training or experience in the field of automotive, truck or bus repair
• Driver’s license and DOT medical card
• Hold, or be eligible to, hold a CDL license
• Hold, or be willing to work toward, ASE certifications
• Adequate English verbal and written communication skills
• Physical strength and conditioning to perform all required tasks

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.