Diesel Mechanic

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a diesel mechanic to inspect vehicles and trailers, perform diagnostics, and replace worn parts. You will conduct DOT-related inspections, run tests, and keep accurate maintenance records.

This full-time, evaluation-hire role in Illinois offers pay up to $26 per hour, depending on experience. Tools required; you must provide your own set. Flexible shifts may apply, with opportunities to work on Cummins/Detroit engines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of diesel mechanic experience.
• DOT inspections experience preferred.
• Experience with engine repair: Cummins, ISX, ISM, DD15 & 60 Series Detroit.
• Must have your own tools.
• Willing to be flexible due to workload & shifts.

Responsibilities

• Determine vehicle or trailer conditions.
• Conduct inspections and run diagnostic tests.
• Identify and replace worn or damaged parts.
• Keep up with preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assemble, disassemble or sub-assemble components, parts or systems.
• Make adjustments and alignments as needed.
• Conduct test drives to diagnose problems and confirm the problem has been corrected.
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements.
• Maintain vehicle records.
• Maintain shop equipment and follow operating instructions.

Skills

Diesel engine experience

DOT inspections experience

Cummins/Detroit engine repair

Own tools

Flexible shifts

Tools

Tools for diesel maintenance

Job description

Job Summary

• Determine vehicle or trailer conditions.


• Conduct inspections and run diagnostic tests.


• Identify and replace worn or damaged parts.


• Keep up with preventative maintenance schedules.


• Assemble, disassemble or sub-assemble components, parts or systems.


• Make adjustments and alignments as needed.


• Conduct test drives to diagnose problems and confirm the problem has been corrected.


• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements.


• Maintain vehicle records.


• Maintain shop equipment and follow operating instructions.


• Maintain cost-efficiency.

Location: St. Clair County, IL
Position type: Full Time, Evaluation Hire
Pay: up to $26/hr, BOE

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a diesel mechanic


• Experience with DOT inspections preferred


• Must have experience with engine repair: Cummins, ISX, ISM, DD15 & 60 Series Detroit


• Must have your own tools


• Willing to be flexible due to workload & shifts