DATTCO is hiring a full-time mechanic for our Plainfield, CT location. We are New England’s largest private passenger transportation company with a fleet of over 1,700 vehicles.
Why Choose DATTCO
- Competitive Pay: Earn between $21-$34 per hour, based on your experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and life insurance, along with a 401k plan that includes a company match.
- Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our flexible spending account and paid time off.
- Career Advancement: We believe in promoting from within, offering room for growth.
- Skill Development: Get reimbursed for certifications, and benefit from our uniform & boot program.
- Bonus Opportunities: Earn extra through our ASE certification bonus program.
- CDL Training: We even offer paid training to earn your CDL
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and life insurance; a flexible spending account; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
- Growth and Training: Paid factory training, certification reimbursement, and opportunities for internal advancement.
- Quality Work Environment: A modern, clean, bright, and well-heated shop, flexible scheduling, and generous paid time off.
- Employee Perks: Uniform and boot programs, plus employee referral bonuses.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service inspections on a variety of vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical issues.
- Complete required repair-order and parts-usage documentation.
- Respond to road calls as needed.
- Own and maintain the hand tools required for the role.
- Follow direction from the shop foreman or other supervisor.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma, trade school credential, or equivalent.
- Experience: Three or more years of training or experience in automotive, truck, or bus repair (dealership experience preferred).
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid [State] driver’s license, ability to obtain a DOT medical card, current CDL or eligibility to obtain one, and current ASE certifications or willingness to work toward them.
- Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, and a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
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.
Dattco provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance 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, or any other status protected by applicable law.