Diesel Technician - Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Diesel Technician

Freightliner of Hartford is a growing Elite Certified Commercial Heavy Truck Dealership seeking qualified candidates to join our team. We offer excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k with a 10% match, Paid Time Off, and Long term Disability insurance.

 

Location: Alliance Used Truck Center | Hartford, CT A Division of Freightliner of Hartford

Pay Range: $28.00 - $40.00+ per hour (Based on experience)

Bonus : Monthly Tech Incentive Program (Up to $1,000/month additional)

Job Type : Full-time

Schedule: Four Ten Hour Days OR Five Eight Hour Days

 

About the Role

Alliance Used Truck Center is seeking a skilled Diesel Technician to join our team in Hartford. As a division of Freightliner of Hartford, we provide a premier working environment with a focus on professional growth. We aren't just looking for a wrench-turner; we want a collaborative team member who provides feedback to help our business evolve.

 

Why Join Our Team?

• Top-Tier Retirement : 401k with an industry-leading 10% company match.
• Professional Development : We are a Certified Freightliner Training Location-get paid for factory-certified, on-the-job training.
• Comprehensive Health : Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with a partially company-funded HSA.
• Work-Life Balance : Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
• Security : Long-term disability insurance available.
• Support : Uniforms provided and a modern, professional shop environment.

 

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty trucks.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and complex after-treatment devices.
• Maintain a general understanding of all heavy-duty truck systems (brakes, suspension, electrical, etc.).
• Collaborate with management to suggest improvements to shop workflow and business operations.

 

Qualifications

• Experience : Minimum of 2 years working on heavy-duty trucks.
• Technical Knowledge : Strong understanding of diesel engines and emissions/after-treatment systems.
• Tools : Must possess a personal inventory of tools required for the trade.
• Mindset : A desire for continuous learning and a team-oriented attitude.
• You need to have your own tools and be able to move trucks around in the parking lot along with pulling trucks into the repair bay.
• CDL is not a requirement, but it certainly is beneficial.
• We are looking for someone with a good attitude who wants to be apart of a winning team.

 

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Freightliner®, LLC is the leading North American truck and specialty vehicle manufacturer. Freightliner®, LLC is a business unit and a major part of the world's largest, most influential commercial vehicle manufacturer -- Daimler Trucks. As the world leader, Daimler sets the standard in technological innovation, product integrity, and quality. Longtime colleagues and friends Lindy Bigliazzi and Kenneth Wilson worked together in the freight equipment business for nearly two decades; in 1996 they became the owners of Freightliner of Hartford, now the largest Freightliner® dealer in New England. The company's explosive growth was fueled by their unwavering pledge to satisfy even the most difficult of customers.

By 1998 Freightliner of Hartford was stretching the limits of its offices and service bays. As a result, more than 8,000 square feet of space was added to the main building. One year later, they purchased an existing 6,000-square-foot building with six service bays on a nearby acre parcel of land. In the year 2000, Freightliner of Hartford's 18,000 square-foot sales showroom was built, with office space for Freightliner of Hartford staff. We now have over 60,000 square feet of facilities on over 10 acres, including 21 service bays and a customer-friendly showroom to display the latest Freightliner® vehicles. Freightliner of Hartford, Inc. tripled its sales and increased its employee roster from 18 to 90, with a vast majority faithfully committed to the company since its inception.

Company Description

Freightliner®, LLC is the leading North American truck and specialty vehicle manufacturer. Freightliner®, LLC is a business unit and a major part of the world's largest, most influential commercial vehicle manufacturer -- Daimler Trucks. As the world leader, Daimler sets the standard in technological innovation, product integrity, and quality. Longtime colleagues and friends Lindy Bigliazzi and Kenneth Wilson worked together in the freight equipment business for nearly two decades; in 1996 they became the owners of Freightliner of Hartford, now the largest Freightliner® dealer in New England. The company's explosive growth was fueled by their unwavering pledge to satisfy even the most difficult of customers.\r\n\r\n\r\nBy 1998 Freightliner of Hartford was stretching the limits of its offices and service bays. As a result, more than 8,000 square feet of space was added to the main building. One year later, they purchased an existing 6,000-square-foot building with six service bays on a nearby acre parcel of land. In the year 2000, Freightliner of Hartford's 18,000 square-foot sales showroom was built, with office space for Freightliner of Hartford staff. We now have over 60,000 square feet of facilities on over 10 acres, including 21 service bays and a customer-friendly showroom to display the latest Freightliner® vehicles. Freightliner of Hartford, Inc. tripled its sales and increased its employee roster from 18 to 90, with a vast majority faithfully committed to the company since its inception.