Mechanic

Job Title: Mechanic
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks, trailers, and diesel engines. This includes working on components such as suspension, clutches, transmissions, drivetrain, hydraulic systems, steering systems, fuel systems, electrical, HVAC, and air brake systems. The ideal candidate will properly diagnose and address driver complaints, identify root cause of component failures, and maintain a clean, professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Repair diesel trucks, trailers, and diesel engines.
• Diagnose driver complaints and identify root causes of component failures.
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment, including tools and equipment.
• Perform welding as needed.
• Complete assigned work duties efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Diesel engine repair experience: minimum 1 year required.
• Mechanical knowledge: minimum 2 years required.
• Possession of tools necessary to perform job duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• MN Inspection Certification preferred (willing to obtain).
• Class A or B CDL with a clean driving record.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with consistent business and job stability, ensuring you always have work. Enjoy the benefit of being home every night with no weekend work required, except for holiday weeks. Experience growth and leadership opportunities within the organization. Full benefits are offered 30 days after starting, and a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, dental insurance, a flexible schedule, health insurance, a health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, a referral program, a retirement plan, and vision insurance.

Work Environment

This role requires working in a sanitation environment. The work schedule is stable, with no weekend work required unless making up a holiday week. The dress code is professional to maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $39.00/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 Mankato,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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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