Mobile Automotive Technician - Budget Truck - FT
Avis Budget Group · Groton, CT · 2 days ago
Management$24/hrFull-time
About the role
Are you an experienced technician who enjoys working on trucks, solving problems independently, and keeping vehicles on the road? If you take pride in quality repairs and want to work on a diverse fleet of newer cargo vans and box trucks across multiple brands, join the Avis Budget Group team supporting Budget Truck operations. In this role, your work helps ensure trucks are safe, reliable, and available—directly supporting customer businesses and keeping them moving.
Responsibilities
- Perform standard and complex mechanical repairs on a fleet of cargo vans and box trucks with minimal technical supervision
- Conduct preventive maintenance, oil and fluid services, tire repairs, brake and suspension work, electrical diagnostics, and warranty-related repairs based on skill level
- Travel to vehicle locations to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently as part of mobile repair responsibilities
- Drive Budget Trucks on public roads as needed for repair or transport purposes
- Work on newer vehicles across multiple manufacturers, applying diesel and medium-duty expertise to reduce downtime and improve reliability
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License (Class A, B, or C)
- CDL may be required depending on location
- Minimum of 2 years of experience performing mechanical repairs and diagnostics on medium-duty or heavy-duty equipment
- At least 1 ASE certification, with the ability to obtain 2 additional ASE certifications within the first year
- Working knowledge across ASE areas including, but not limited to: Engine Repair, Drivetrain/Axles, Suspension/Steering, Brakes, Electrical, Heating/Air Conditioning, Engine Performance, and Light Vehicle/Diesel
- Ability to obtain DOT medical clearance
- Comfortable working outdoors and in a mechanical shop environment with moderate noise levels
- Must have a complete set of tools required for automotive and diesel repair
- Basic computer skills, including typing and data entry
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, continuously stand, bend, reach, walk, sit and kneel frequently, enter, exit and drive vehicles
- Must be at least 21 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
- Previous Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience is preferred and considered a strong advantage
Benefits
- Bi-weekly hourly wage (New York and Puerto Rico: weekly wage)
- On-the-job training to expand your automotive and diesel repair skills, including support toward ASE certifications
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental and other insurance
- Flexible spending account opportunity to contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
- Retirement benefits (401k)
- Employee discounts, including discounted car rental and discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars