Diesel Technician

About the Company

DATTCO, founded in 1924, is a third-generation, family-owned transportation company and now New England’s largest private passenger transportation provider. Our School Bus Division operates a fleet of over 1,000 buses, transporting more than 140,000 students across 30 school districts in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Why Join Us

• Innovation: Be part of a forward-thinking group pushing boundaries in transportation.
• Team Spirit: Collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and teamwork is celebrated.
• Growth Opportunities: Various paths for personal and professional development.

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 regarding 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma, trade school, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year experience in automotive, truck, or bus repair.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Hold, or be eligible to possess, a CDL license.
• Hold, or be willing to work toward, ASE certifications.
• Possess the physical strength to safely perform all required tasks.

Benefits

• Compensation: $22.00–38.38/hour
• Financial & Future: Competitive compensation and 401(k) with company match.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and life insurance + Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Time Off & Culture: Paid Time Off (PTO) within a family-oriented, supportive team environment.
• Paid Training & Growth: Fully funded CDL training, ASE certification reimbursements and bonuses, and a clear path for internal promotion.
• Gear Provided: Complete uniform and boot program.