Mechanical Technician**
**Job Description**
As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing various components including brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires for tractors, trailers, and refrigeration equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance services and ensure the proper functioning of all parts. The role requires establishing and maintaining positive working relationships, receiving and executing instructions, and maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
**Responsibilities**
+ Inspect, diagnose, and repair brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires.
+ Perform preventative maintenance services such as changing oil, checking fluids, inspecting batteries, testing lights, and lubricating equipment.
+ Establish and maintain positive working relationships.
+ Receive and carry out instructions.
+ Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills.
+ Experience in repair and service using hand tools, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
+ Preventive maintenance knowledge.
+ Experience as a mechanic or diesel mechanic.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Associate degree or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Welding experience, diesel truck experience, and refer trailer experience are ideal.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
+ Excellent mechanical repair skills.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
+ Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
+ Ability to read service and repair manuals.
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
+ Must have own tools and rolling toolbox.
+ ASE certified and DOT inspection certified as required.
+ EPA Certification for Federal Clean Air Act 609 and 608 as required.
+ Valid drivers license required, CDL Class A preferred.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy annual salary increases ensuring your growth isn't stagnant. Benefit from free life insurance, substantial PTO, and comprehensive dental, vision, and health insurance. Leverage a 5% match on your 401K and profit sharing. You'll be part of an independently owned and debt-free company that values stability and isn't going out of business.
**Work Environment**
The work environment involves exposure to outside weather conditions, vibration, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures, and excessive noise levels. Employees must work safely in a noisy area with various odors present. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Visual acuity is necessary for inspecting repair work, and physical flexibility is needed for bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting to perform repairs and inspections.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mankato, Minnesota.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $35.00/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 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.
**Job Description**
As a Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing various components including brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires for tractors, trailers, and refrigeration equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance services and ensure the proper functioning of all parts. The role requires establishing and maintaining positive working relationships, receiving and executing instructions, and maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
**Responsibilities**
+ Inspect, diagnose, and repair brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, drive trains, and tires.
+ Perform preventative maintenance services such as changing oil, checking fluids, inspecting batteries, testing lights, and lubricating equipment.
+ Establish and maintain positive working relationships.
+ Receive and carry out instructions.
+ Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills.
+ Experience in repair and service using hand tools, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
+ Preventive maintenance knowledge.
+ Experience as a mechanic or diesel mechanic.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Associate degree or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Welding experience, diesel truck experience, and refer trailer experience are ideal.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair.
+ Excellent mechanical repair skills.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
+ Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
+ Ability to read service and repair manuals.
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
+ Must have own tools and rolling toolbox.
+ ASE certified and DOT inspection certified as required.
+ EPA Certification for Federal Clean Air Act 609 and 608 as required.
+ Valid drivers license required, CDL Class A preferred.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy annual salary increases ensuring your growth isn't stagnant. Benefit from free life insurance, substantial PTO, and comprehensive dental, vision, and health insurance. Leverage a 5% match on your 401K and profit sharing. You'll be part of an independently owned and debt-free company that values stability and isn't going out of business.
**Work Environment**
The work environment involves exposure to outside weather conditions, vibration, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures, and excessive noise levels. Employees must work safely in a noisy area with various odors present. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Visual acuity is necessary for inspecting repair work, and physical flexibility is needed for bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting to perform repairs and inspections.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mankato, Minnesota.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $35.00/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 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.
Job ID: 488421521
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025
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