Diesel & Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician

Midwest Salt, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Salt, LLC in Chicago is seeking a hands-on maintenance mechanic to keep our terminal running—mobile equipment, conveyors, and Class 8 trucks. You’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, following schematics and OEM manuals to keep operations safe and reliable.

You’ll work under the Plant Manager, performing preventive maintenance, welding, and basic fabrication as needed, while maintaining repair records and ensuring compliance and on-time performance in a dynamic salt distribution

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a diesel mechanic, industrial or plant maintenance mechanic, or millwright.
• FMCSA annual inspector qualification and FMCSA brake inspector qualification.
• Demonstrated hydraulics experience, mobile or industrial.
• Solid knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, belts, alignment, and fasteners.
• Able to read schematics, test circuits, and replace components.
• Able to read technical manuals and diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Mobile Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and repair diesel-powered mobile equipment, including wheel loaders and yard equipment.
• Truck Fleet Service: Inspect, service, and repair Class 8 trucks, including engines, brakes, suspension, air systems, and DOT-required components.
• Conveyor Maintenance: Service belt conveyors, including tracking, splicing, idlers, pulleys, bearings, gearboxes, and drive motors.
• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults, and return equipment to service safely and quickly.
• Work from schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and OEM manuals.
• Preventive Maintenance: Carry out preventive maintenance, including routine oil, filter, and fluid changes, greasing, and tire changes, rotations, and repairs.
• Welding & Fabrication: Perform light welding and fabrication as needed.
• Records & Documentation: Keep accurate equipment and repair records; fill out repair orders and related paperwork.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety and lockout/tagout procedures and support a safe working environment.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties as directed.

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience

FMCSA inspector qualifications

Hydraulics

Mechanical fundamentals

Electrical troubleshooting

Technical reading

Driver's license

Job description

Midwest Salt, LLC in Chicago is seeking a hands-on maintenance mechanic to keep our terminal running—mobile equipment, conveyors, and Class 8 trucks. You’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, following schematics and OEM manuals to keep operations safe and reliable.

You’ll work under the Plant Manager, performing preventive maintenance, welding, and basic fabrication as needed, while maintaining repair records and ensuring compliance and on-time performance in a dynamic salt distribution