Diesel Mechanic
Allegiance Truck Centers · Colchester, VT · 2 wk ago
Full-time
Allegiance Trucks operates over 40 locations in 10 states throughout the Northeast and is the fastest growing commercial truck and trailer dealer group in North America. Our team proudly represents leading brands including International, Isuzu, Pierce Fire Apparatus, Wabash, Ford, Hino, Dennis Eagle, Kalmar, JerrDan, and many others.
Why Allegiance Trucks?
We are a veteran-friendly organization that fosters teamwork and excellence. Joining our team means working alongside industry leaders, with opportunities for additional training, career growth, and advancement.
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay
- Excellent health benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with Company match
- Additional training and support for career advancement
Add-On Benefits for Diesel Technician/Mechanic
- Industry-leading performance-based Technician Incentive pay plan
- $150 Annual Redwing Boot Program
- CDL and renewal costs may be covered
- Sign-on bonuses available
Responsibilities
- Provide technical service on vehicles and equipment, including troubleshooting, electrical, and diagnostic services
- Read Repair Orders and perform general and detailed repair of trucks, engines, and components
- Install injectors, pistons, liners, cam shafts, cylinder heads, rod & main bearings, oil pans, clutches, fan hubs, differentials, fifth wheels, brakes, and replace transmissions or other parts
- Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks; adjust as needed
- Lubricate moving parts and drive repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications
- Advise Service staff if additional repair work is necessary
- Tag all return warranty parts
- Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe work environment; handle company tools properly
- Follow safe work practices and procedures; use safety equipment when required
- Other projects/initiatives as assigned
Requirements
- Positive attitude and motivated with mechanical aptitude
- 1-2 years minimum work experience as a Medium and/or Heavy Diesel Technician
- Valid driver’s license
- Must possess a full set of personal hand tools
- Must have, or be able to develop through training, a detailed knowledge of commercial truck and engine repair
- Successfully completed appropriate diesel/automotive certificate programs in repairs and service, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Able to use a personal computer and basic applications
- Minimum of High School Diploma/GED; Vocational or Technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred
Skills
Candidates with experience on International, Isuzu, Ford, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT, Allison, or other brands such as Freightliner, Volvo, Mack, Kenworth, or Peterbilt are encouraged to apply!