Diesel Truck Mechanic

The diesel mechanic plays a critical role in maintaining and repairing a fleet of late-model trucks and tanker trailers used for liquid bulk transportation across the U.S. and Canada. This position involves diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring all equipment complies with DOT regulations. Mechanics work with specialized systems such as pumps, valves, GPS units, and in-transit heat systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with diesel engines, particularly Cummins and Detroit Diesel, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair diesel trucks and tanker trailers.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Work with GPS and heating systems installed on transport equipment.

• Diesel engine repair and maintenance.
• Automotive maintenance and mechanics.
• Experience using diagnostic tools like OBD scanners and multimeters.
• Pump assembly and diagnostic testing.

• Experience with diesel engines and trailer systems.
• Familiarity with tanker equipment such as pumps, valves, and heating systems.
• CDL license may be preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Enjoy comprehensive health benefits and the opportunity to work autonomously in a supportive, smaller team environment. The company values hands-on experience and provides a setting that encourages independence and skill development.

Work Environment

Work is conducted during 1st shift, typically from 7 am to 4:30 pm, with every other Saturday required. The job is based in a large, open-air garage, equipped with fans for hot months and the option to close doors when it's cold. The team is small, allowing for more autonomy and collaboration among workers who share a blue-collar ethos.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Belvidere, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $93600.00/yr.

Health Benefits
Vision, dental, health
401K
PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Belvidere,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.