Diesel Mechanic

Express Employment Professionals; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, and repair medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The role focuses on inspections, preventive maintenance, and routine repairs, with major engine work referred to daytime shop service. Pay is $30.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. schedule. On-call rotation is roughly one night per week and one weekend per month, serving Champaign County, Illinois.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of automotive or diesel experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel throughout Champaign County.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical problems on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
• Complete routine repairs on vehicle components and related systems
• Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance services
• Troubleshoot and complete minor repairs during on-call assignments
• Return vehicles requiring major repairs to the shop for daytime service
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and completed repairs
• Follow all company safety practices and procedures
• Keep tools, equipment, and the work area clean and organized

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Troubleshooting

Vehicle inspection

Tool usage

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Diesel Mechanic | $30/Hour | Monday–Friday Day Shift

We are hiring an experienced, dependable Diesel Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, and repair medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. This position focuses on inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and routine repairs, with major engine and transmission work returned to the shop for daytime service.

Pay: $30.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
On-Call Rotation: Approximately one night per week and one weekend per month
Service Area: Champaign County, Illinois

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical problems on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
• Complete routine repairs on vehicle components and related systems
• Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance services
• Troubleshoot and complete minor repairs during on-call assignments
• Return vehicles requiring major repairs to the shop for daytime service
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and completed repairs
• Follow all company safety practices and procedures
• Keep tools, equipment, and the work area clean and organized

Qualifications

• Three to five years of automotive or diesel mechanic experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Experience working with medium- or heavy-duty vehicles is preferred
• Formal automotive or diesel training is helpful but not required
• Additional training may be provided for the right candidate
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to travel throughout Champaign County
• Must be available for approximately one on-call night per week and one weekend per month
• Respectful, punctual, dependable, and hardworking
• Able to work independently and retain new technical information
• Safety-conscious with strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to bend, crouch, twist, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 poundsAbility to safely perform physically demanding mechanical work

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

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