• Diesel Mechanic

    Aerotek (Waunakee, WI)


    Description

    The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on ready-mix concrete trucks, diesel engines, and related heavy equipment. This position plays a key role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and DOT compliant, ensuring operations run smoothly to serve our customers.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical, and braking systems.

    • Inspect ready-mix trucks, trailers, and other equipment to ensure proper operation and DOT compliance.

    • Perform preventative maintenance including oil changes, lubrication, filter replacement, and fluid checks.

    • Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems (including water systems, mixers, and auxiliary equipment).

    • Maintain accurate service and repair records in accordance with company and DOT requirements.

    • Order and track parts, tools, and supplies as needed.

    • Respond to on-site breakdowns and perform field service repairs when required.

    • Follow all Advanced Concrete safety policies and OSHA standards.

    • Keep work area clean, safe, and organized.

    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Shop Manager

     

    Mechanics will perform repairs out of 3 locations

     

    Skills

     

    Diesel, Preventive maintenance, diesel maintenance, Troubleshooting, Hydraulics, Electrical, Mechanical, Brake, Diesel engine, Truck, Transmission, Fleet, Pneumatics, Diagnosis, powertrain, steering, suspension, welding, fabrication, Fleet maintenance, Repair, Engine, Diesel repair, Diesel engine maintenance

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certifications in diesel technology preferred.

    • Minimum of 2 years’ diesel mechanic experience (ready-mix or construction equipment preferred).

    • Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.

    • Ability to use diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools effectively.

    • Valid driver’s license required (CDL preferred or willingness to obtain).

    • Ability to lift to 75 lbs. and work in a physically demanding environment.

    • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Waunakee, WI.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $68640.00 - $89440.00/yr.

     

    Competitive pay based upon experience

     

    Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

     

    Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

     

    Retirement Plan with Company Matching of 4%

     

    Profit-Sharing after 1 year of employment

     

    Bi-weekly pay

     

    Overtime paid after 8 hours per day

     

    Great equipment

     

    Flexibility of schedule

     

    Year-end net-profit bonus

     

    Short & Long-term disability

     

    Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities

     

    Safe and Supportive Work Environment

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Waunakee,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.