Diesel Technician II — On‑Road & Shop Diagnostics

Sullivan Tire & Auto Service; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sullivan Tire and Auto Service in Windsor, CT is hiring a Diesel Technician II to independently perform complex repairs and road service, delivering quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

You will work with store management to meet productivity and profitability targets, follow safety standards, and assist with inspections, maintenance, and diagnostic work while building trust with customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a diesel mechanic with appropriate certifications; own tools preferred.
• Valid Driver's license with DOT medical card.
• Ability to lift 125 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and environmental standards, keeping a clean work area.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections.
• Conduct preventive maintenance such as lube, oil, and filter changes.
• Assess vehicle condition via inspections and diagnostics.
• Repair major assemblies and systems including powertrain and electrical.
• Test drive vehicles to verify performance and adjust as needed.
• Verify compliance with federal/state vehicle requirements.
• Produce accurate repair estimates.
• Explain repairs and value to customers.
• Perform on-the-road repairs.
• Assist manager or senior mechanics as needed.
• Operate company vehicles safely per policies.

Skills

Customer service focus

Conflict resolution

Truck service knowledge

Basic PC skills

Basic math for estimates

Multi-tasking

Weather resistance

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DOT medical card

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Own tools

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Properly adhere to safety and environmental standards which includes maintaining a neat and clean work area by disposing of all waste products properly.
2. Properly perform and document vehicle safety inspections.
3. Perform preventive maintenance of varying difficulty on customer vehicles including lube, oil, and filter changes.
4. Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
5. 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.
6. Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting systems worked on.
7. Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards as needed.
8. Produce accurate repair estimates on customer vehicles.
9. Communicate with customer and/or sales staff in understandable terms the repairs needed to the vehicle and the value that comes with the repairs.
10. Perform on the road repairs.
11. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by manager or senior mechanics.
12. 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!