Diesel Mechanic

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic
Job Description
As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing preventative and reactive repairs on tractors and trailers. This includes preventive maintenance tasks such as lube, filters, tire inspection, oil changes, and wheel seals. Additionally, you will work on engines, replace components such as alternators, starters, and brakes, and use tools like torches and grinders. You will also diagnose issues using a laptop connected to various systems and track your work through internal software.
Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive repairs on tractors and trailers.
• Perform preventive maintenance including lube, filters, tire inspection, oil changes, and wheel seals.
• Replace engine components such as alternators, starters, drive cams, brakes, springs, and differentiators.
• Use a torch and grinder as necessary.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues using a laptop connected to systems like Vandex, J Pro, Detroit Commons, Tactical, Navistar.
• Track maintenance work using internal Transman (TMT) software.

Essential Skills

• ASE certification.
• Experience in maintenance of semis, tractors, trailers, or farming equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment using a laptop with systems like Vandex, J Pro, Detroit Commons, Tactical, and Navistar.
• 1+ years of experience in maintenance or applicable schooling.
• Experience with clutches, brakes, wheel seals, and suspension.
• Own tools are required.
• Ability to obtain a Class B license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on refrigeration units.
• Refrigeration license.
• ASC certification.

Why Work Here?
The position offers attractive benefits such as direct bonuses, annual pay reviews, ASC program certification reimbursement, a 401K company match, a boot allowance program, an apprenticeship program, paid holidays, and PTO. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values your growth and expertise.
Work Environment
The work environment is a garage type, open to elements and not climate-controlled. However, the breakroom and offices are equipped with air conditioning. Steel-toed boots are required from the first day. 1st shift
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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 Kansas City,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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.