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Job Title: Diesel Technician

Job Description

This position involves performing mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on trucks. The technician will inspect trucks, running through checklists provided by drivers to identify issues encountered on the road. The focus will be on mechanical failures, with some electrical troubleshooting and repairs handled by more experienced technicians. The role requires a working knowledge and moderate skill proficiency in various vehicle components and systems to perform preventative and repair maintenance, both on-site and on the road.

Responsibilities

+ Perform chassis component repair and maintenance.

+ Maintain and repair refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as air and hydraulic braking systems.

+ Conduct engine repair and maintenance.

+ Service suspension, drive train, and steering systems.

+ Maintain heating and air conditioning systems.

+ Perform line maintenance welding and fabrication.

+ Provide safe road service when necessary to ensure equipment is returned to operation safely and efficiently.

+ Identify the source of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.

Essential Skills

+ 1-5 years of diesel mechanic/repair experience (6 months if directly experienced with diesel engines).

+ Clean driving record.

+ Experience with heavy-duty class 7-8 trucks or 1-5 light-duty trucks.

+ Experience in engine repair or air brake repair.

+ Valid driver's license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ ASE Certifications (T1-T8).

+ Master Diesel certification.

+ Experience with suspension systems.

+ Prior experience in garbage truck repair.

+ Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Why Work Here?

We offer excellent benefits, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus and annual salary increases. Additionally, we support our employees in obtaining ASE certifications.

Work Environment

This position is for the Stevensville location on the 2nd shift. We are looking for both A and B technicians. The pay for B technicians is $26-$30 per hour, and for A technicians, it is $30-$36 per hour, depending on experience and the interview. The 2nd shift runs from 2 pm to 12 am with a 30-minute unpaid lunch and several breaks throughout the day. There is no 3rd shift. Occasionally, the 2nd shift may start at 3 pm and go until 1 am. The typical workweek is 50-55 hours, consisting of five 10-hour days.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stevensville, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stevensville,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.