Diesel Technician II

Sullivan Tire And Auto Service; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Holidays & Personal Time

Vacation Time

Discounted Services

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible Spending

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sullivan Tire and Auto Service is seeking a Diesel Technician II to independently perform higher‑complexity vehicle repairs and services, including road service, while delivering top quality and customer satisfaction. You will work with store management to ensure productivity, profitability and high customer standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3 years’ diesel mechanic experience with certifications, a valid driver's license with DOT medical card, and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years as a diesel mechanic with proper certifications.
• Valid driver’s license with DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and environmental standards and maintain a clean work area.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle systems including powertrain, electrical, and HVAC.
• Prepare accurate repair estimates and communicate with customers.
• Conduct on-the-road repairs as needed and work with management to meet goals.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Truck service knowledge

PC skills

Math skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree a plus

Job description

Sullivan Tire, an employee-owned company, is seeking a Diesel Technician II. This position will Independently perform vehicle repairs and services (including road service) of higher levels of complexity on customer’s vehicles while also delivering the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction. Work with store management to ensure productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction standards are met. Adheres to internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Sullivan Tire, an employee-owned company, is seeking a Diesel Technician II. This position will Independently perform vehicle repairs and services (including road service) of higher levels of complexity on customer’s vehicles while also delivering the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction. Work with store management to ensure productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction standards are met. Adheres to internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Properly adhere to safety and environmental standards which includes maintaining a neat and clean work area by disposing of all waste products properly.
• Properly perform and document vehicle safety inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance of varying difficulty on customer vehicles including lube, oil, and filter changes.
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting systems worked on.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards as needed.
• Produce accurate repair estimates on customer vehicles.
• Communicate with customer and/or sales staff in understandable terms the repairs needed to the vehicle and the value that comes with the repairs.
• Perform on the road repairs.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by manager or senior mechanics.
• Operates company vehicles safely and according to company policies and procedures, and follows all federal, state and local laws regarding vehicle operations and safety.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Technical degree a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a diesel mechanic with appropriate certifications, preferred with own mechanical tools.
• Valid Drivers license with DOT medical card required.
• Ability to lift 125 lbs.

Skills/Knowledge

• Customer service focus in a commercial environment
• Basic conflict resolution skills
• Solid understanding of truck service industry
• Basic understanding of PC programs.
• Basic math skills to produce accurate repair estimates.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-pace environment
• Ability to work in any weather conditions
• Team player

Benefits

• Health Insurance- including Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Personal Time, and Vacation Time
• Discounted Services
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan-Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement

EEO Statement

Sullivan Tire and Auto Service is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our company motto is “Treat everyone, customers, and fellow employees, as you would a family member.” Come and join our family!