Senior Diesel Technician

Job overview:

• Make repair decisions that prioritize safety as a Senior Diesel Technician in Putnam, CT.
• Perform all tractor estimations, diagnoses and corrections on company tractors.
• Complete routine rebuilds and replacements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of preventive maintenance, annual vehicle inspections, component replacements and other repairs on tractors.
• Complete inspections, diagnosis and work estimations.
• Communicate status updates with internal customers.

Skills and qualifications:

• Technical degree in diesel technology or related field.
• Minimum of two years of diesel technician experience.
• Knowledge of diagnostic software, Detroit engines and after treatment repairs.
• Computer systems and diagnostic software experience.
• Able to provide recommendations regarding maintenance and repair decisions.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Able to provide own tools within 30 days of hire.

Pay and benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety eyewear.
• Discounts on boots.
• Company-paid training.
• Starting wages are $31.70 - $39.60 per hour based on experience.
  • Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working 50% or greater of the daily shift time between 3 p.m. and 5 a.m. local time, receive a $1.50 per hour differential for hours worked.
  • Non-exempt U.S. shop associates working weekend hours, receive an additional $0.65 per hour differential for hours worked. (Weekend hours worked between 9pm Friday 5am Monday).
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