Diesel Mechanics Multiple Shifts And Locations

Aerotek
Newport, MN

🔧 Diesel Mechanic – 2nd Shift | Grow Your Skills in a Busy, Hands‑On Shop

We’re looking for a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team on 2nd shift. If you enjoy working on heavy‑duty trucks, tackling a variety of repairs, and expanding your mechanical expertise, this independent retail shop is the place to do it.

🛠 What You’ll Do

  • Repair and maintain large, heavy‑duty diesel trucks
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose diesel engines and related systems
  • Perform preventive maintenance on brakes, transmissions, hydraulics, and more
  • Work across fleet, pneumatics, auto, and trailer repair
  • Apply skills in welding, engine repair, and heavy equipment maintenance

⭐ What You Bring

Essential Skills
  • 2+ years of auto or diesel mechanic experience
  • Strong troubleshooting abilities across hydraulics, electrical, and PM work
  • Hands‑on experience with diesel engines, brakes, transmissions, and fleet maintenance
  • Must have your own hand and air tools
Preferred Qualifications
  • Diesel or auto mechanic certifications (preferred, not required)
  • Technical school degree is a plus
  • Experience as a higher‑level lube tech or in heavy‑duty truck/trailer repair

💼 Why You’ll Want This Job

  • Work for a fleet company with 50 trucks and 100 trailers—steady work and room to grow
  • Supportive environment with opportunities to build diverse mechanical skills
  • Direct hire or contract‑to‑hire options available
  • Great fit for both experienced mechanics and motivated entry‑level candidates

🏭 Work Environment

  • 4‑bay shop with a tight‑knit team of 7 per shift
  • Hands‑on, practical environment—expect to get dirty
  • Initial training on 1st shift, then transition to 2nd shift based on experience
  • Low‑key, steady pace with plenty of variety in daily tasks

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/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 Newport,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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.

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