Diesel Mechanic

Job Title: Diesel Shop Technician

Job Description

The Production Technician cleans, inspects, and services utility and heavy trucks to ensure they are safe and ready for the road. This role performs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on customer and company-owned equipment, while carefully managing repair costs and documenting all work performed.

Responsibilities

• Wash and clean utility trucks and related equipment to ensure they are safe, presentable, and ready for operation.

• Run diagnostics on customer and company-owned trucks and heavy equipment to identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment.

• Inspect components and parts to maximize reuse where appropriate and help control overall repair costs.

• Complete all required documentation using the appropriate software to accurately record repairs performed and track repair times.

• Monitor job expenses against repair estimates and promptly inform the supervisor of any potential cost overruns before the job is completed.

• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards so vehicles and equipment are safe to return to service.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience cleaning and washing utility trucks and heavy equipment.

• Proficiency in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on trucks and heavy equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance and repairs on utility trucks, bucket trucks, diesel vehicles, and related equipment.

• Experience with automotive repair and automotive technology, including upfitting work on trucks and equipment.

• Ability to inspect components to determine reusability and make cost-effective repair decisions.

• Competence using software to document repairs, track repair times, and maintain accurate service records.

• Ability to monitor repair costs versus estimates and communicate variances in a timely manner.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety when preparing vehicles for road use.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with utility trucks, bucket trucks, or similar specialized vehicles.

• Experience with diesel engines and related systems.

• Familiarity with upfitting processes for trucks and heavy equipment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a repair shop team.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing organization backed by one of the largest construction parent companies in the United States, offering stability, long-term opportunities, and room for career development. You will work in an environment that values quality workmanship, safety, and continuous improvement, with the chance to expand your technical skills on a wide range of trucks and heavy equipment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a repair shop environment with work performed both indoors and outdoors, depending on the equipment and tasks. You will work around trucks, heavy equipment, and diagnostic tools in a hands-on, service-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $35.00/hr.

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 Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.