Light & Medium Diesel Tech | Up to $110K | 1-2 Yrs Exp - 2607

Gilder Search Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Boot allowance

Toolbox relocation

Job summary

Promotive is seeking a Light & Medium Diesel Technician in Schaumburg, IL. The role offers flat-rate pay of $25-$45 per flagged hour with expected annual earnings of $70,000-$110,000 and a minimum 30-hour weekly guarantee.

Workload averages 30% diagnostics and 70% maintenance, using shop tools in a structured team setting. Benefits include weekly pay, 401(k) with 3% match, medical/dental/vision, paid time off, holidays, and training with ASE reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of automotive, diesel, fleet, or related technician experience.
• Intermediate to advanced diagnostics including drivability and electrical.
• Experience with domestic diesel/ light- to medium-duty vehicles.
• Experience with Isuzu, Peterbilt, Dodge, Ford, Chevrolet, Freightliner, or Hino preferred.
• Must provide personal technician tools; shop provides scan tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair light- and medium-duty diesel, domestic, and fleet vehicles.
• Workload: ~30% diagnostics, ~70% maintenance.
• Conduct drivability and electrical diagnostics using shop tools.
• Perform general repairs, maintenance, inspections, and R&R work.
• Service brakes and suspension components, including kingpins.
• Tire inspections, rotations, balancing, and related services.
• Wheel alignments and steering/suspension work.
• Diagnose and repair items like box lights and lift gates.

Skills

Diagnostics

Diesel experience

Fleet vehicles

Job description

Light & Medium Diesel Tech | Up to $110K | 1-2 Yrs Exp

Location: Schaumburg, Illinois 60193
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:50 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 7:50 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on rotation, with Sunday and one rotating weekday off
Pay Rate: $25-$45 per flagged hour
Pay Type: Flat rate
Pay Schedule: Weekly
Earning Potential: $70,000-$110,000 annually
Typical Flagged Hours: 45+ per week; minimum 30-hour weekly guarantee

We move fast — and so should you.

About This Opportunity

Promotive is recruiting for a Light & Medium Duty Diesel Technician opportunity in Schaumburg, Illinois. This position offers flat-rate pay of $25-$45 per flagged hour, with expected annual earnings of $70,000-$110,000 and a minimum 30-hour weekly guarantee. The expected workload is approximately 30% diagnostics and 70% maintenance, with shop-provided scan tools and a flat team structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair light- and medium-duty diesel, domestic, and fleet vehicles.
• Perform a workload expected to consist of approximately 30% diagnostics and 70% maintenance.
• Complete intermediate to advanced drivability and electrical diagnostics using shop-provided scan tools.
• Perform general repairs, maintenance, inspections, and removal and replacement (R&R) work.
• Service brakes and suspension components, including kingpins.
• Perform tire inspections, rotations, balancing, and other tire-related services.
• Perform wheel alignments and related steering and suspension work.
• Diagnose and repair components such as box lights and lift gates.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant automotive, diesel, fleet, or related technician experience.
• Intermediate to advanced diagnostic skills, including drivability and electrical diagnostics.
• Experience working with domestic, diesel, fleet, and light- to medium-duty vehicles.
• Experience with Isuzu, Peterbilt, Dodge, Ford, Chevrolet, Freightliner, or Hino vehicles is preferred.
• Experience with maintenance, brakes, suspension, tires, alignments, and general repairs.
• Must provide personal technician tools; scan tools are supplied by the shop.
• ASE certifications, state inspection licensing, and DVI experience are not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25-$45 per flagged hour, flat rate.
• Expected annual earnings of $70,000-$110,000; actual earnings may vary and are not guaranteed.
• Minimum 30-hour weekly guarantee.
• Weekly pay.
• Bonuses and productivity incentives.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Voluntary AFLAC options for dental, vision, life, cancer, critical illness, and accident coverage through payroll deduction.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day.
• Minimum of 20 hours of required paid training each year.
• ASE reimbursement.
• Boot allowance.
• Company-provided shirts and pants.
• Toolbox relocation assistance is available, with reimbursement tied to remaining employed for at least 90 days.

Why Work Here

• Varied workload combining approximately 30% diagnostics with 70% maintenance.
• Shop-provided scan tools for diagnostic work.
• Flat team structure.
• Technicians are not responsible for writing estimates or ordering parts.
• Paid training and ASE reimbursement are provided.
• Opportunity to work on domestic, diesel, fleet, light-duty, and medium-duty vehicles.

Additional Requirements

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job‑related pre‑employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.