Diesel Technician

Diesel Technician

$24 - $26+ $2 shift Differential | Medora, IN

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles according to company maintenance schedules and driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) while following all applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and related issues on heavy trucks and diesel engines, and perform necessary repairs.
• Complete adjustments, repairs, and component replacements on vehicles, equipment, and related systems, including filling and changing appropriate fluids and filters.
• Inspect, repair, and overhaul vehicle support systems such as electrical, air, and brake systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Perform roadside repairs, when qualified and as needed, for the type of vehicle operated.
• Use repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics to accurately troubleshoot and repair vehicle or component failures.
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks on heavy trucks and diesel engines to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Perform mechanical work including component repair, rework, and turboprop-related tasks as required.
• Use stick welding and other repair techniques when needed to complete mechanical and structural repairs.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of labor hours, maintenance orders, and parts usage using a computer or tablet.
• Safely drive service vehicles and move fleet vehicles in and out of the service area, including conducting test drives to verify repairs.
• Care for and properly use personal tools and company-provided equipment to complete all assigned work efficiently and safely.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience using repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot and repair vehicle or component failures.
• Ability to diagnose and repair diesel engines and heavy truck systems, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting vehicle systems and performing component repairs and rework.
• Skill in preventive maintenance practices for heavy trucks and diesel-powered equipment.
• Ability to inspect, repair, and overhaul electrical, air, and brake systems on fleet vehicles.
• Experience with basic mechanical repair techniques, including stick welding when required.
• Ability to safely drive service vehicles and move fleet vehicles in and out of the service area, including performing test drives.
• Capability to maintain accurate digital records of time, maintenance orders, and parts usage using a computer or tablet.
• Must provide own tools suitable for heavy truck and diesel repair work.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Comfort working in conditions where clothing and hands may become dirty during daily tasks.

Why Work Here?

• You join a team that invests in your long-term success with comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, and paid time off starting after 90 days.
• You receive a yearly boot allowance and a weekly tool allowance to help maintain the equipment you rely on.
• The organization values skilled trades professionals, offers stable work on a consistent shift, and provides opportunities to grow your technical expertise in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Work Environment

• This role operates in a shop and yard environment where temperatures can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, so comfort working in varying weather conditions is important.
• The schedule is on second shift, typically from 2:00 p.m. to midnight, with the first day spent offsite for orientation.
• Work involves hands-on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic tasks on heavy trucks and diesel equipment, using tools, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics, as well as computers or tablets for documentation.
• The nature of the work means you should be comfortable leaving work dirty at the end of the shift.

This is a Permanent position based out of Medora, IN.

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Great Medical benefits (roughly between $45-$65 a week) Yearly Boot Allowance $35 a week tool allowance401K match of 50% up to 6% PTO after 90 days (3 weeks on an arccural basis about 2 hours a week)

This is a fully onsite position in Medora,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 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.