Transportation Repairman

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Transportation Repairman at the Groton, CT location. The role involves servicing the fleet, including buses, vans, forklifts, and trucks, and conducting diagnostics on diesel and gasoline engines and related systems.

A strong focus on safety and maintaining readiness is essential. The candidate should have 5+ years of relevant experience, own personal tools up to 1 inch, and familiarity with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in forklift repair and operation.
• Experience with diesel and gasoline engines, heavy- and light-duty vehicles.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and inspection requirements.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment and automotive computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Capable of decisions with supervisory Oversight.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area when multiple projects run concurrently.
• Understand operational capabilities and limitations of equipment deployed.

Skills

Forklift repair

Vehicle maintenance

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification (Preferred)

CDL license (Preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Automotive computer systems

Vehicle computer diagnosis

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Transportation Repairman

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20996

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Security and Transportation

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

As a member of the Garage personnel, a Transportation Repairman is responsible for servicing and maintaining the Electric Boat Fleet, including buses, vans, forklifts, tractor-trailers, and snow equipment etc. This person routinely troubleshoots, repairs and preventively services equipment and vehicles with diesel and gasoline engines, as well as hydraulic, electric, and mechanical systems.

This person needs to be familiar with vehicle computer diagnosis, diagnostic equipment as well as automotive computer systems. Servicing the hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical subsystems of electric forklifts is a major portion of the work, including battery change-outs. This position supports snow/ice conditions.

Must own personal tools up to 1 in size and in drive in both standard and metric. Candidate must be familiar with DOT regulations and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Applicant should be capable of making decisions with supervisory oversight based on management objectives
• Must possess sufficient planning and organizational ability to establish and maintain a safe, clean and well organized work area considering multiple projects may be on-going simultaneously.
• Candidate must understand the operational capabilities of the equipment that can be deployed and must be aware of items technical and legal limitations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• 5+ years of experience
• Fork-truck repair and operation experience
• Familiar with DOT regulation and inspection requirements
• Experience in Diesel and gasoline engines, heavy duty truck, light duty vehicles, hydraulic systems and electrical systems
• Possess own personal tools up to 1 in size and in drive in both standard and metric

Preferred:

• ASE Certification for Heavy Duty truck and automotive
• CDL license
• Basic computer application user knowledge

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.