Truck Mechanic

Job Title: Truck Mechanic

Pay: $25-30hr

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work as a truck mechanic in a dynamic, fast-paced fabrication environment, focusing on modifying truck chassis, bodies, and interiors while performing complex mechanical inspections, repairs, and upgrades with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Modify truck chassis, bodies, and interiors according to specifications and project requirements.

• Perform drilling and bolt-style modifications on trucks using appropriate tools and methods.

• Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers and related equipment when applicable.

• Complete complex and detailed mechanical inspections and modifications with minimal supervision, ensuring quality and safety standards.

• Support welding, fabrication, and hydraulic system work when needed, if experience allows.

• Provide technical assistance to helpers and less experienced team members as required.

• Orient and help train new employees on procedures, tools, and safety practices as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor to support overall operations.

• Report to the Operations Manager for direction on additional duties and priorities.

• Work overtime (more than 40 hours per week) when business needs require it.

• Maintain and use a personal toolbox and tools to perform daily tasks efficiently and safely.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience working with trucks in a mechanical or fabrication setting.

• Ability to modify truck chassis, bodies, and interiors using hand and power tools.

• Proficiency in performing drilling and bolt-style modifications on trucks.

• Capability to diagnose complex mechanical and electronic issues using diagnostic computers when applicable.

• Skill in completing detailed mechanical inspections and modifications with minimal supervision.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in diesel, mechanical, electrical, and engine repair or maintenance.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Must have and maintain a personal toolbox suitable for truck mechanical and fabrication work.

• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed based on business demands.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Diesel engine repair experience is preferred but not required.

• Experience with diesel maintenance and diesel repair is a plus.

• Skill in hydraulics and hydraulic systems is highly beneficial.

• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

• Experience working with truck electrical systems is advantageous.

• Ability to provide technical assistance, mentor helpers, and support training of new employees.

• Comfort working with diagnostic computers and electronic troubleshooting tools.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization that offers strong long-term career potential and values the contributions of its technical team. Once hired directly, you can access a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) assistance, and more. Health insurance benefits begin on the first day of employment, supporting your well-being from the start. The company emphasizes job stability and provides a supportive environment where skilled tradespeople can grow their expertise and advance their careers.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fabrication environment that is dynamic and fast-paced, focused on truck modifications and mechanical work. The facility is dirty, dusty, and non-climate controlled, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures and conditions. You will use a variety of mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic tools, including your own toolbox, to perform drilling, bolt-style modifications, inspections, and repairs on truck chassis, bodies, interiors, and related systems. Overtime may be required based on business needs, and you will work closely with supervisors, helpers, and other technicians to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denton, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Denton,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.