Diesel Mechanic

Job Title:Diesel Mechanic

Location:Newark, NJ

Type of Position:Direct HIre/Permanent

Pay: $28-$37/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Diesel Technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, and repair equipment and vehicles, including electrical, brake, hydraulic, cooling, and power steering systems, as well as engines and other standard electrical components. This role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance and inspections independently, following manufacturer and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently carry out maintenance servicing on GSE (Ground Support Equipment) and/or Commercial Trucks following OEM specifications and company standards.
• Safely and securely transport GSE and/or Commercial Trucks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues, including basic electrical repairs, on a range of GSE and/or Commercial Trucks.
• Utilize GSE and Commercial Truck manuals to look up necessary repair information.
• Conduct thorough inspections, including checking vehicle hours, water, oil levels, lights, and overall condition to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Report and discuss with the supervisor any damage or work outside the prescribed scope to determine appropriate next steps.
• Perform refurbishing tasks, including fabrication, body work, painting, welding, and upholstery, ensuring standards of quality and safety are met.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to maintain productivity and meet customer requirements.
• Perform on-call responsibilities as required, ensuring timely response to urgent operational needs.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years experience in preventive maintenance, hydraulics, and diesel engines.
• Strong electrical experience and proficiency in diagnosing and repairing automotive, diesel, truck, and engine issues.
• Proficiency with GSE (Ground Support Equipment) and electrical systems is a plus.
• Must be open to work one weekend day out of the week, and be open on shift, with preference taken into consideration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required; CDL preferred but not required.
• Must provide personal hand tools; specialized tools and diagnostic equipment are supplied.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in using mobile devices and relevant applications.
• Solid understanding of essential safety, quality, and operational protocols.
• A growth-oriented mindset, collaborative team spirit, eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and integrity.

Why Work Here?

Become part of a solid and growing international group with short decision lines, where employees are central to success. Opportunities for development and growth are abundant. Enjoy a competitive hourly salary and multiple employee benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, PTO, paid sickness, and provision of all PPE.

Work Environment

Technicians receive tasks from tablets and carry out a variety of maintenance duties, including PMs, check engine lights, and brake repairs. The maintenance is comprehensive, covering everything from bumper to bumper. Trucks are primarily diesel, with a few gas engine trucks. Shift hours include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

This is a Permanent position based out of Newark, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $76960.00/yr.

They offer three different medical plans with UHC (1 HSA plan and two traditional plans), there is cost sharing as well, for Employee Only TCR covers 80% of the monthly premium, for EE+ 1 or EE + Family TCR covers 65%.Delta is through Delta Dental And Vision is through UHCIt's a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, PTO, paid sickness leave, and the provision of all PPE.Also provides employees with long and short term disability and life insurance at no cost. Additional life insurance can also be purchased through Lincoln.

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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.