Diesel Technician: Performance Pay + Boots Program

Allegiance Fire and Rescue; Connecticut; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay plan

Boot program ($150)

CDL costs coverage

Job summary

Allegiance Fire and Rescue is hiring a Diesel Technician to service vehicles and equipment with fault finding, electrical and diagnostic work. You will read repair orders, perform complex repairs on trucks, engines and components, and ensure proper installation of parts including injectors and transmissions.

The role requires 1–2 years in diesel tech, a full toolset, a valid driver’s license, and basic PC literacy.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years minimum work experience as a Medium/Heavy Diesel Technician.
• Must possess a full set of personal hand tools.
• Completed diesel/automotive certificate programs or equivalent hands-on experience.
• High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical repair certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment including troubleshooting, electrical and diagnostic services.
• Read Repair Orders and perform general and detailed repair of all trucks, engines and components.
• Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rods, bearings, oil pans, clutches, and brakes; replace transmissions and other parts.
• Examine guards, bolts and safety devices on trucks and adjust as needed.
• Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
• Advise Service staff if additional repair work is necessary.
• Tag all return warranty parts; maintain a neat, safe work environment; use tools properly.
• Follow safe work practices and seek assistance when needed.
• Other projects/initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Mechanical aptitude

Brand experience encouraged

PC literacy

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Diesel/automotive certificate programs

Tools

Personal hand tools

PC / basic applications

Job description

Allegiance Fire and Rescue is hiring a Diesel Technician to service vehicles and equipment with fault finding, electrical and diagnostic work. You will read repair orders, perform complex repairs on trucks, engines and components, and ensure proper installation of parts including injectors and transmissions.

The role requires 1–2 years in diesel tech, a full toolset, a valid driver’s license, and basic PC literacy.