Transmission-Powertrain Rebuild Technician/Mechanic

Wagner Equipment Co.; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 96 hours first year

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company contribution up to 7

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Disounted employee phone plans

Job summary

Wagner Equipment Co. is seeking a Transmission-Powertrain Rebuild Technician/Mechanic in Windsor, CT. You will disassemble and reassemble Caterpillar transmissions, torque converters, final drives, and other powertrain components for repair or overhaul, ensuring cost-effective repairs and accurate quotes.

The role requires lifting up to 57 pounds, adherence to safety standards, and occasional supervision of junior technicians. Competitive hourly pay and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• Post-secondary degree/certificate in diesel or automotive preferred.
• 3–5 years in heavy equipment rebuild and repair of transmissions and powertrain components.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and reassemble Caterpillar transmissions and powertrain components for repair or overhaul.
• Determine cost-effective repairs using Caterpillar guidelines.
• Prepare accurate repair quotes and inspect parts for reuse.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area to meet contamination control requirements.
• Mentor and guide assigned service technicians and support roles.

Skills

Safety procedures

Powertrain rebuilding

Disassembly & assembly

Inspection & quotes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diesel/Automotive certificate

Job description

$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS & REFERRAL BONUS OPPORTUNITIES (Details given during interview)

Why Join Wagner?

At Wagner, our people are the driving force behind everything we do.We’recommitted to helping our employees grow through meaningful work, career development, and opportunities to learn and advance. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the people who make our success possible. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan - Up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company paid holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Retirement Plans - 401K eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• CEFCU - Employees have access to services including payroll deductions,savings, accounts, loans, VISA card and more

• Additional Benefits include Supplemental life Insurance, Critical Illness + Accidental Insurance, IDWatchDogand discounted employee phone plans

The Transmission-Powertrain Rebuild Technician/Mechanic is responsible for completing the disassembly and assembly of Caterpillar transmissions, torque converters, final drives, wheel stations, differentials, and other powertrain components for repair and/or complete overhaul in a manner that reflects the company’s vision of working as "One Professional Team."

Pay: $34.50 - $50.60 per hour

Pay is dependent upon education & experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES UNDER MINIMAL SUPERVISION

• Uses safe working practices and follows all company safety requirements in preparing, inspecting, and rebuilding of components.
• Completes disassembly and assembly of Caterpillar transmissions, torque converters, final drives, wheel stations, differentials, and other powertrain components for repair and/or complete overhaul.
• Determines most cost-effective repair using Caterpillar reusability guidelines.
• Inspection of parts for reuse and salvage, ability to develop complete and accurate repair quotes
• Maintains clean organized work area to meet dealership contamination control requirements
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Additional opportunities to learn and rebuild Caterpillar Engines, fuel systems, cylinder heads, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, hydraulic hammers, compactors, and other hydraulic attachments according to manufacturer specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides direction, training, mentoring and guidance to assigned service technicians

Minimum Experience/Education Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education degree or certificate in diesel or automotive
• Or a combination of education and Three to Five years in heavy equipment rebuild and repair of transmissions and powertrain components.

Physical Demands & Competencies:

• Standing, walking, talking, sitting, use of hands & hearing
• Squatting/Kneeling
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, etc.
• Heavy work that includes carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 57 pounds or more
• Data Entry, telephone, reading/writing, reasoning, organizational, communication & math skills
• Safety & Product Knowledge
• Basic ability to search for and enter data into a computer
• Ability to type service reports

Work Environment:

• Noise: Loud
• Indoors and Outdoors

Other Duties:

Job Offers are contingent upon all required pre-employment screenings which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, fit for duty testing, and any other job-related tests/screenings.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer.

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