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Job Title: Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, as well as state and federal DOT inspections and repairs. The role involves clear documentation on work orders, inspecting trailers and semi-tractors, and performing necessary repairs. Safety and cleanliness compliance is essential, as is maintaining company service trucks and other shop work areas. Additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

+ Perform preventative maintenance and DOT inspections and repairs.

+ Document work orders clearly and accurately.

+ Inspect and repair trailers and semi-tractors.

+ Ensure compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.

+ Maintain company service trucks and shop work areas.

+ Perform other related duties as required.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with diesel mechanics, tractor and trailer repairs, and fleet maintenance.

+ Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintenance.

+ Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, repair, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems.

+ Skills in preventive maintenance, welding, brake systems, diesel engines, schematics, engine, and transmission work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Open to experience; entry-level candidates willing to learn the trade are considered.

+ Thermo King or Carrier Certification desired, mandatory within 6 months.

+ Excellent verbal and organizational skills.

+ Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.

+ Capability to meet deadlines, prioritize workloads, and handle multiple tasks.

+ Ability to run diagnostic tests on vehicles.

Why Work Here?

Our client is a family-owned business offering a flexible work environment with the ability to adjust pay and time off as needed. Employees benefit from an efficiency bonus after 90 days, based on billable times for customers. The company values cleanliness and compensates for maintaining a clean tool and work area. Additional benefits include a $200 annual boot and uniform allowance, 100% paid health insurance covering vision, dental, and health, as well as a 401K with a 3% match after one year.

Work Environment

The role is based in a mechanic shop with wash bays. The shop operates 24 hours, providing flexible start and finish times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gaylord, Minnesota.

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 Gaylord,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.