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Diesel Technician

DATTCO
East Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026

DATTCO 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. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

What We Offer:

  • Family-oriented culture & team environment
  • Room for advancement – we promote from within
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical & dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Uniform & boot program
  • Paid training
  • Bonus program for earning ASE certifications
  • Compensation of $22.00-40.00/hour

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections on a variety of vehicles
  • Perform diagnostic and repair work on all types of vehicles
  • Complete required paperwork with regards to repair orders and parts usage
  • Make road calls
  • Own and maintain the proper hand tools to perform job functions
  • Follow orders of the shop foreman or other supervisor

Position Requirements:

  • High school diploma, trade school or equivalent.
  • Minimum of one-year experience in the field of automotive, truck or bus repair
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Driver’s license
  • Possess the physical strength to safely perform all required tasks

Questions? Call Melissa at (959) 900-9685 or melissa.maisonet@dattco.com.

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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.

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