Technician - Truck Shop Apprentice

Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison; Westfield (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays

Vacation

Employee assistance program

Medical programs

Dental programs

Vision programs

FSA

Life insurance

Disability (STD)

Disability (LTD)

Flexible schedules

Sick leave

Uniforms

Safety-shoe allowance

Prescription safety glasses allowance

Job summary

Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison is offering a compressor/apprentice style program in Connecticut where entrants learn preventive maintenance and basic mechanical repairs on customer equipment, guided by senior technicians. The role starts at $27 per hour with quarterly increases during a 15‑month apprenticeship.

Successful completion graduates to Shop Technician I, with a clear progression path and a broad benefits package described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Clear written communication.
• Effective spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by senior technicians.
• Assist senior technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems.
• Retrieve parts and supplies for senior technicians.
• Learn to complete work orders and time sheets accurately and on time.
• Provide assistance on larger jobs with senior technicians.
• Support day-to-day shop operations and clean work areas.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Dependable

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies, as instructed by senior level Transmission Service Shop Technicians and Group Leaders.

This position starts at $27 per hour, with increases each quarter. Upon successful completion of the 15-month apprentice program, the employee would graduate to Shop Technician I.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by more senior level Shop Technicians.
• Work with more senior level Shop Technicians to understand how to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer’s equipment.
• Retrieve parts and other supplies for more senior level Shop Technicians.
• Learn how to complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
• Provide assistance to more senior level Shop Technicians on larger jobs.
• Support day-to-day shop operations (e.g., clean parts and bays, and properly dispose of/empty fluids as directed).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Education/Experience:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or no prior experience necessary. Recent Graduates of Diesel Tech schools preferred.

Basic mechanical aptitude required.

Computer Skills:

Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.

.Competitive pay, a flexible work environment, and a well-built benefits program can be the foundation of your financial plan. From health insurance and retirement to paid time off, our wide range of benefits help you enjoy a balanced lifestyle and a promising future. We provide:

• 401(k) savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Employee-assistance program
• Medical programs
• Dental programs
• Vision programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life and accidentinsurance
• Supplemental life and accident insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Sick time off
• Company-paid technician uniforms
• Annual safety-shoe allowance
• Annual prescription safety-glasses allowance