DATTCO is a third generation, family-owned transportation company. We entered the motorcoach charter business in 1964 with the New York World’s Fair. DATTCO is now New England’s largest private passenger transportation company. Our Coach & Tour Group operates 200 vehicles and drives 6 million miles annually.
DATTCO currently has a full-time Diesel Technician/Mechanic opening at our Coach and Tour Fleet Maintenance location in New Britain, CT!
- Hourly Rate: $25.00–$30/hr
- Additional Rate(s): overtime opportunities and ASE bonus offers.
- Schedule: 7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday
- Scheduled days off: Saturday + Sunday.
Why DATTCO:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance options.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Generous PTO and company paid holidays.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Employee Referral Program.
- Gear Provided: Uniform and boot program.
- Career Growth: Paid training, CDL & ASE certification reimbursement, and a clear path for internal promotion.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections on a variety of vehicles.
- Performs diagnostic and repair work on all types of vehicles.
- Completes required paperwork in regards to repair orders and parts usage.
- Makes road calls - this may require travel.
- Owns and maintains the proper hand tools to perform job functions.
- Follow orders of the shop foreman or other supervisor.
Requirements:
Education:
- High school diploma, trade school or equivalent.
Experience:
- 3+ years training or experience in the field of automotive, truck or bus repair.
- Dealership experience preferred.
- Valid CT driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
- Hold or be eligible to obtain a CDL license.
- Hold or be willing to work toward ASE certifications.
Skills:
- Adequate English verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be a self-starter.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, twist, stand, walk, and work in and around vehicles for extended periods.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment safely.
The physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable federal and state law.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.