Experienced Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

At J2M Trucking, we pride ourselves on providing top-tier logistics and reliable fleet maintenance services. As our repair shop in Chicago Ridge continues to grow, we are seeking a skilled and dependable Diesel Mechanic to join our team. If you take pride in your craftsmanship, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to work with an established team that values your expertise, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on Class 8 semi-trucks and trailers. You will play a critical role in ensuring our fleet and customer vehicles remain safe, efficient, and compliant on the road.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Accurately diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and complex electrical systems issues.
• Repairs & Maintenance: Perform comprehensive repairs on engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes, drivetrains, air systems, fuel systems, and cooling systems.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine PM services to maximize vehicle uptime.
• Safety & Compliance: Perform thorough DOT inspections and ensure all work adheres to safety regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed records of all repairs, parts used, and services completed.
• Shop Excellence: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, following all shop safety protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience working as a mechanic on Class 8 heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Tools: Must possess a personal inventory of basic mechanic tools required for daily tasks.
• Technical Skills: Strong diagnostic capabilities and a solid understanding of heavy-duty truck systems.
• License: Must have a valid driver’s license (a Commercial Driver’s License / CDL is a major plus).
• Soft Skills: Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Additional Skills: Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• A stable, fast-paced work environment with room for professional growth.
• The opportunity to work with a growing and reputable company in the trucking industry.

From our headquarters in Chicago Ridge, J2M Trucking doesn't just move freight — we move the Midwest forward. In an industry where delays are expected, we've built our reputation on defying expectations.

Our mission is simple yet profound: To be the most reliable link in the Midwest supply chain. We achieve this through an uncompromising commitment to three principles that define everything we do.

If you're motivated, reliable, and looking for long-term employment, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Description

From our headquarters in Chicago Ridge, J2M Trucking doesn't just move freight — we move the Midwest forward. In an industry where delays are expected, we've built our reputation on defying expectations.\r\n\r\nOur mission is simple yet profound: To be the most reliable link in the Midwest supply chain. We achieve this through an uncompromising commitment to three principles that define everything we do.\r\n\r\nIf you're motivated, reliable, and looking for long-term employment, we'd love to hear from you.