Diesel Technician, Class 8 Truck - Min 5 Years Experience

Job Description

Job Description

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) in Shrewsbury has a job opportunity for an experienced Diesel Technician in the Class 8 vehicle repair industry. 

ATG offers competitive hourly pay rates plus performance bonuses, competitive benefits and a truly supportive team environment. We offer state of the art training programs to help you build your skills and increase your earning potential.

Schedule

• Full-time: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Rotating Saturday schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Compensation

• Hourly pay rates $21 to $56 D.O.E.
• Overtime pay rate time and a half
• Bonus monthly performance pay program

Benefits

• FULL BENEFITS DAY ONE
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance - Company paid
• Paid time off - 15 days* during first year (*prorated to hire date)
• Paid holidays - 7 per year
• 401K with 4% match
• Annual tool allowance
• Annual safety shoe allowance

Culture and Environment

• Career advancement opportunities
• Company training programs
• Company supplied uniforms
• Clean, modern facilities
• State of the art equipment
• Employee driven continuous improvement programs
• Performance recognition and rewards program
• Supportive leadership
• Learning environment
• Safe work standards

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, or overhaul buses, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Test drive and Inspect vehicles.
• Diagnose malfunctions; consult with customers on diagnosis.
• Read and interpret diagnostic test results.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, etc.
• Do routine maintenance, oil changes, battery check, lubricating equipment and parts.
• Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attach system components.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Test-drive vehicles to ensure that they run correctly after repair.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Technician experience
• Dealership experience preferred
• Certificate from technical or trade school preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• CDL and DOT health card preferred

Qualifications

• Physical demands are made on constant basis during the workday
• Requires ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, crouch
• Requires reaching with hands and arms, pull lift and twist
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders
• Position requires frequently moving equipment / parts weighing up to 50 pounds
• Candidates must pass a background check, MVR check, and pre-employment physical

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) is the largest Western Star and Freightliner dealer in New England with eight locations in Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire, focused on providing a superior employee experience. ATG offers exciting career development opportunities through company paid training, and apprentice, co-op and internship programs. The company also actively gives back to the community through its charitable Haulin' 4 Hunger initiative along with supporting SkillsUSA.

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