1st Shift Diesel and Gas Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: 1st Shift Diesel & Gas Mechanic

Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Starting Pay: $18.00/hour – Depends on Experience

About Us

Armada Staffing Group connects reliable, hardworking professionals with top employers. Since our founding, we’ve focused on building lasting partnerships that help candidates grow and succeed in industrial, logistics, and skilled trades roles.

Benefits & Perks

• Starting: $18.00 hourly pay – Depends on Experience
• Full-time 1st shift position
• Weekly pay
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Summary

• Full-time 1st shift opportunity with a restoration and heavy-duty repair company
• Perform mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on diesel and gas-powered vehicles and equipment
• Work on suspension systems, axles, kingpins, brakes, radiators, clutches, air bags, and related components
• Complete preventive maintenance services from start to finish
• Hands-on position in a fast-paced, team-oriented shop environment
• Assist with general shop duties, maintenance, and other tasks as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform general mechanical repairs and maintenance using hand tools
• Inspect, repair, and maintain suspension systems, axles, kingpins, and related components
• Repair and maintain radiators, cooling systems, clutches, air bags, and related mechanical components
• Perform preventive maintenance services from start to finish, including inspections, servicing, repairs, and documentation
• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair brake systems
• Identify mechanical issues and determine appropriate repairs
• Perform daily housekeeping and maintain shop equipment and work areas
• Assist with shop maintenance, odd jobs, and other duties when mechanical repairs are not available

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of mechanical repair and maintenance
• Ability to safely use common hand tools
• Knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle mechanical systems preferred
• Experience with suspension systems, axles, kingpins, brakes, radiators, clutches, or air bags preferred
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance services from start to finish
• Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Ability to work safely around heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical labor for extended periods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience working on cars, trucks, farm tractors, or other equipment is helpful