Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic**

**Job Description**

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Diesel Mechanic to join our team. This role involves performing repairs and maintenance on a wide range of diesel engines including Ford, Kubota, Dodge, Deere, CAT, Bobcat, and other assorted brands. The position also includes occasional work on gas-powered motors in fleet vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to read and comprehend technical documents, and the skills to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair various engine systems. Clear and detailed reporting of diagnostic findings and repair plans is essential to ensure vehicle and equipment availability.

**Responsibilities**

+ Perform routine inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on diesel and gas-powered engines.

+ Replace and repair powertrain components, engine systems, belts, brakes, suspension components, and tires.

+ Conduct USDOT inspections to ensure roadworthiness and compliance.

+ Execute preventative maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.

+ Maintain accurate and detailed service records and repair documentation.

**Essential Skills**

+ Diesel engine expertise

+ Preventive maintenance knowledge

+ Hydraulics proficiency

+ Truck and heavy equipment experience

+ Welding skills

+ ASE certification

+ Construction equipment maintenance

+ Engine and brake system knowledge

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ 2-year degree or certificate from an automotive/diesel program (preferred)

+ 1-2 years of full service shop experience

+ ASE certification preferred (required for higher pay scale)

+ Ownership of basic mechanic tool set (specialty tools available for use)

+ Familiarity with light, medium, and heavy-duty diesel engines

+ Class A CDL holders with combination, air brake & manual endorsements (nice to have)

**Why Work Here?**

After a 90-day probationary period, employees are eligible for company-paid benefits including fully paid health insurance with options for dental/vision covered by the employee. Enjoy a 401k with company match, 10 paid vacation days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling.

**Work Environment**

The majority of time will be spent working in a climate-controlled shop environment. Occasionally, there may be a need to visit job sites for repairs, which may occur outdoors.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $41.50/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 Saint Louis,MO.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.

**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.