• Diesel Technician

    Aerotek (Kalamazoo, MI)


    Diesel Technician

    Job Description

    As a Diesel Technician, you will be responsible for conducting all mechanical troubleshooting and repairs. Your tasks will include inspecting trucks, addressing any issues reported by drivers, and focusing primarily on mechanical failures. You will be expected to maintain a working knowledge and moderate skill proficiency in various vehicle components and systems, performing both preventative and repair maintenance functions on-site and on the road.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.

    + Inspect trucks and address issues reported by drivers.

    + Focus on mechanical failures with some electrical troubleshooting handled by more experienced technicians.

    + Maintain a working knowledge and skill proficiency in vehicle components and systems.

    + Perform preventative and repair maintenance functions.

    + Repair and maintain chassis components, refuse bodies including control, hydraulic and electrical systems, air and hydraulic braking systems, engine repair and maintenance, suspension, drive train, and steering systems.

    + Perform line maintenance welding and fabrication.

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

    + Identify malfunctions using various electronic tools.

    Essential Skills

    + 1-5 years of diesel mechanic/repair experience (6 months if directly experienced in Diesel Engines)

    + Clean driving record

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

    + Engine repair or air brake repair

    + Valid driver's license

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + ASE Certifications (T1-T8)

    + Master Diesel

    + Suspension experience

    + Prior garbage truck repair experience

    + Commercial Driver's License

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

    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 Kalamazoo,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 7, 2026.

    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.