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Job Title: Diesel Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Diesel Technician to perform essential shop mechanic functions on a fleet of heavy-duty diesel trucks. This role involves hands-on repair work on various equipment, including hydraulics, electrical systems, compressors, and pumps, as well as stick welding and fabricating parts.

Responsibilities

+ Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty diesel trucks.

+ Conduct shop repairs on equipment, including hydraulics, electrical systems, compressors, and pumps.

+ Execute stick welding and fabrication of parts.

+ Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to diesel engines and fleet vehicles.

+ Carry out preventive maintenance procedures to ensure vehicle and equipment reliability.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in diesel troubleshooting and repair.

+ Knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical operations.

+ Experience in preventive maintenance and stick welding.

+ Ability to diagnose issues with diesel engines and fleet vehicles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience working with engines, pumps, and electrical systems.

+ Comprehensive understanding of diesel mechanics and maintenance.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values technical expertise and hands-on experience. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for skill development and growth.

Work Environment

Work primarily in a truck yard located in Orange, CA, with both outdoor and shop settings. The environment is typically hot and sunny, with some shaded areas available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orange, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $38.00/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 Orange,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.