Apprentice Diesel Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to kickstart or advance your career in heavy-duty equipment service? 

At Advantage Truck Group in Shrewsbury, we are hiring an Apprentice Diesel Technician to join our team.

This paid apprenticeship combines hands-on training, web-based instruction, and mentorship from experienced technicians. Upon successful completion of the 6-to-9-month program, you will transition into a full Technician role on our 2nd shift, equipped to perform preventative maintenance, system diagnostics, and repairs on trucks and heavy equipment.

Work Schedule

• Apprenticeship Period: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, plus a Saturday rotation
• Post-Apprenticeship (Full Technician): Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, plus a Saturday rotation

Compensation

• Apprenticeship Period: $21.00 per hour
• Post-Apprenticeship Rate: $25.25 per hour upon successful completion of the program and transition to 2nd shift
• Shift Differential: Additional +$5.00 per hour for working 2nd shift for an effective total rate of $30.25/hour

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect, test drive, and diagnose malfunctions in buses, trucks, and heavy equipment; read and interpret diagnostic test results; consult with customers on diagnostic findings.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, battery checks, lubrication); adjust and align wheels; repair or replace malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components.
• Safely raise trucks, buses, and heavy equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Test-drive vehicles post-repair to verify proper operation and safety.
• Complete all required web-based and classroom training sessions on or before assigned due dates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Technical or Trade School certificate preferred.
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Strong general mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• High degree of reliability, trustworthiness, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

• Constant Physical Activity: Standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Climbing: Ascending and descending stairs and ladders.
• Lifting: Frequently moving equipment and parts weighing up to 50 lbs.

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 Hauling for Hunger initiative along with supporting Skills USA.