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Mechanic

DATTCO
Harrisville, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

DATTCO currently has a full-time Mechanic 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:

  • Pay & Perks: $22.00–$38.38/hr, competitive bonuses for earning ASE certifications, and a uniform/boot program.
  • Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match and an FSA.
  • Growth & Culture: Paid training, certification reimbursement, and room for advancement in a family-oriented team environment.
  • Time Off: Paid time off (PTO) included.

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 or text Frank at (508) 644 1022 or email frank.vardaro@devivocompanies.com.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected classes.

Salary : $22 - $38

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