Diesel Technician

Diesel TechnicianDATTCO currently has a full-time diesel 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.What we offer:Top compensation: $22.00-38.38/hourFinancial & peace of mind: medical, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending account, and a 401(k) plan with company match.Growth & training: paid factory training, certification reimbursements, and a strict policy of promoting from within.Work environment: modern, clean, bright, and well-heated shop with flexible scheduling and generous PTO.Perks: uniform & boot program, plus employee referral bonuses.Primary responsibilities:Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections on a variety of vehiclesPerform diagnostic and repair work on all types of vehiclesComplete required paperwork with regards to repair orders and parts usageMake road callsOwn and maintain the proper hand tools to perform job functionsFollow orders of the shop foreman or other supervisorPosition requirements:High school diploma, trade school or equivalent.Minimum of one-year experience in the field of automotive, truck or bus repairMechanical aptitudeDriver's licensePossess the physical strength to safely perform all required tasksQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.