Diesel Technician - 2nd Shift

Airoldi Brothers, Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

Airoldi Brothers, Inc. in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a diesel mechanic for 2nd shift. You will inspect and repair heavy‑duty engines, transmissions, and related systems while adhering to safety and EPA regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 0–5 years of diesel experience, strong diagnostic skills, a valid driver’s license and CDL or the ability to obtain one. Tools are provided; ownership of hand tools is a plus. Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Diesel mechanic 0-5 years' experience.
• Strong diagnostic aptitude.
• Valid driver's license.
• CDL license or ability to obtain one.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Dependable attendance.
• Own hand tools is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
• Overhaul and repair heavy‑duty engines, clutches, transmissions, differentials, and power systems, cooling systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, or any other system used on medium and heavy‑duty trucks.
• Install engines, transmissions, and other components.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Submit complete technical reports and documentation as required by manufacturers in all components on all makes of trucks and trailers.
• Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
• Align equipment or machinery.
• Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
• Install vehicle parts or accessories.
• Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
• Complies with safety and EPA regulations as well as internal controls.
• Completes all work orders in a timely manner, ensuring all labor and parts are charged to the appropriate work order line and comments are entered; understands reason and task codes and signs and checks parts order form.
• Tags all warranty parts with appropriate information.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Diagnostic aptitude

Valid driver's license

CDL license

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dependable attendance

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma

Tools

N/A

Job description

For over 85 years, Airoldi Brothers has provided innovative truck leasing solutions to customers of all sizes-from small businesses to large fleets. We have earned several exceptional customer service awards. Every member of the Airoldi team is committed to meeting our customers' needs. We are a family-owned and operated company that strives to make you feel like part of the family too. Applicants must be reliable, willing to learn, work well under pressure, take pride in work, and communicate effectively.

Why Airoldi Brothers?

• Flexible work schedule
• Highly competitive wages. Any of the following can qualify an individual for higher pay: shop experience, heavy-duty truck experience, AC certification, CDL, engine certification(s), formal education, etc.
• Quality and cost-effective insurance options: health, dental, vision-, life-, short- and long-term disability,
• 401k match, paid vacation, paid sick time, PTO days, paid holidays.
• Ongoing OEM training.
• Many opportunities for growth and advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
• Overhaul and repair heavy duty engines, clutches, transmissions, differentials, and power systems, cooling systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, or any other system used on medium and heavy-duty trucks.
• Install engines, transmissions, and other components.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Submit complete technical reports and documentation as required by manufacturers in all components on all makes of trucks and trailers.
• Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
• Align equipment or machinery.
• Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
• Install vehicle parts or accessories.
• Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
• Complies with safety and EPA regulations as well as internal controls.
• Completes all work orders in a timely manner, ensuring all labor and parts are charged to the appropriate work order line and comments are entered; understands reason and task codes and signs and checks parts order form.
• Tags all warranty parts with appropriate information.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED equivalence
• Diesel mechanic 0-5 years' experience
• Strong diagnostic aptitude
• Valid driver's license
• CDL license or ability to obtain one
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Dependable and reliable attendance
• Owning your own hand tools is a plus
• Eagerness to learn
• Professionalism
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Schedule:

• 2nd Shift, Monday - Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In-person

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon you undergoing a pre-employment drug screening. Failure to complete such screening, the falsification of a screening, or a positive finding on a screening will remove you from employment consideration for one year. Final confirmation of any job offer will also be contingent upon you undergoing and passing a pre-employment background check.