Technician

DATTCO, INC; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DATTCO, a leader in private passenger transportation, is looking for a full-time technician for its School Bus Fleet Maintenance department. The position involves performing maintenance and repairs on a diverse fleet, promoting family-oriented culture and growth through internal advancement. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Family-oriented culture & team environment

Room for advancement

Competitive compensation

Medical & dental insurance

401k plan with company match

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Uniform & boot program

Paid training

Bonus program for earning ASE certifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience in automotive, truck or bus repair.
• Hold or be willing to work toward ASE certifications.
• Possess physical strength to perform tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections.
• Diagnose and repair various vehicles.
• Complete repair orders and parts usage paperwork.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school

Job description

DATTCO currently has a full-time technician opening in our School Bus Fleet Maintenance department.

DATTCO was founded in 1924 and is a third generation, family-owned transportation company. DATTCO is now New England’s largest private passenger transportation company. Our School Bus Division consists of a fleet of over 1,000 buses. We transport over 140,000 students in 30 school districts located throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

What We Offer:

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections on a variety of vehicles
• Perform diagnostic and repair work on all types of vehicles
• Complete required paperwork with regards to repair orders and parts usage
• Make 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.
• Minimum of one-year experience in the field of automotive, truck or bus repair
• Mechanical aptitude
• Driver’s license
• Hold, or be eligible to possess, a CDL license
• Hold, or be willing to work toward, ASE certifications
• Possess the physical strength to safely perform all required tasks

Questions? Call Melissa at [phone] or [e-mail].

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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.