Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Are you a hands-on mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting and keeping equipment running at peak performance? Join a growing metal recycling operation where you'll work on a wide variety of trucks, trailers, cranes, and industrial processing equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanic looking for stable hours, overtime opportunities, and the chance to expand their skills in heavy equipment maintenance.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks, trailers, cranes, and recycling equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake system issues.
• Repair diesel engines, drivetrains, transmissions, suspensions, wheel ends, and related components.
• Conduct DOT inspections and ensure equipment complies with safety and FMCSA regulations.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication work as needed for repairs.
• Use diagnostic tools and testing equipment to accurately identify mechanical failures.
• Complete repair orders and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.
• Work closely with operations personnel to minimize equipment downtime.

Required Qualifications

• Experience as a Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic, or Automotive Mechanic.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, preventative maintenance programs, and air brake systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and testing equipment, including volt meters.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and safely use shop equipment.
• Must provide personal mechanic hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience working on heavy trucks, trailers, cranes, or industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with DOT inspections and FMCSA compliance requirements.
• Experience reading hydraulic and electrical schematics.

Why Join Our Team?

• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a well-established operation.
• Work on a diverse fleet of trucks, trailers, cranes, and processing equipment.
• Consistent overtime available, averaging 50-55 hours per week, including rotating Saturdays.
• Company-provided specialty and industry-specific tools.
• Company replacement of broken personal tools used on the job.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to expand your technical skills.
• Safety-focused culture with an experienced and supportive maintenance team.
• High-impact role where your work directly supports production and operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in an active metal recycling and processing facility. Mechanics work both in the shop and throughout the yard performing repairs on equipment critical to daily operations. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and focused on safety, teamwork, and minimizing equipment downtime.

Ideal Candidate

You enjoy diagnosing problems, taking ownership of equipment reliability, and working on a wide range of diesel-powered and industrial machinery. Whether your experience is in heavy equipment, fleet maintenance, trucking, or industrial repair, you'll find opportunities to grow your skills and build a long-term career with our team.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, IL.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Decatur, IL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.