Diesel Mechanic

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a diverse fleet of tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, and related equipment. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems, ensuring all vehicles operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The position requires strong electrical troubleshooting skills, the ability to use diagnostic systems and meters, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship in a busy diesel truck shop environment.

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Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light-duty vehicles, refrigeration units, lift-gates, and other company-owned equipment within planned timeframes to maximize safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Conduct FAI/CVI (First Article Inspection/Commercial Vehicle Inspection) and all required annual inspections on all fleet vehicles in accordance with federal, state, and local legal and regulatory requirements, including all state-mandated inspections and frequencies.

• Carry out high-quality preventive maintenance inspections following company methods on all fleet equipment, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units, lift-gates, and light-duty vehicles.

• Perform quality maintenance and corrective repairs on tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other equipment to ensure maximum safety and reliability of the fleet.

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair on refrigeration units (Reefer), ensuring proper operation and compliance with applicable standards.

• Review and address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) write-ups in a timely and efficient manner, resolving issues to keep equipment in safe operating condition.

• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications on engines, transmissions and clutches, driveline and differentials, steering and suspension systems, fuel and ignition systems, exhaust and regeneration systems, intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems, and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

• Use electrical meters and diagnostic tools proficiently to troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on trucks and related equipment.

• Apply knowledge of DC low-voltage controls and DC electric motors to diagnose and repair electrical and control system problems.

• Complete electrical repairs and perform welding projects as needed to maintain and repair fleet equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Harrisburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40000.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Medical, vision and dental benefits - receive 1st of the month after 30 days of employment 3% deposit, 401K match - and matches .50 cents on the dollar Employee stock options - 15% discount on them Holiday time -major Holidays - if they work during the major ones will receive floating holiday in replace that they can use. Vacation time - Accumulates day 1, and eligible to use after 3 months. After one year of employment 2 years of vacation (might be able to get this time upfront if needed) PTO time - 3 days a year given Sick leave - give a certain amount of hours per year and carries over some techs have well into the hundreds of hours of sick time they can use Paid weekly 125 boot allowance/voucher Provide uniforms 600 a year tool allowance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Harrisburg,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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.

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.