Traveling Diesel Mechanic – Fleet Maintenance Pro

Clean Harbors; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Paid time off

Training and certifications

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms & PPE

Job summary

Clean Harbors Dolton, IL is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Mechanic to maintain and repair the fleet across branch locations in the area. The role emphasizes safety, with routine PMs, inspections, and on-site support for multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience with heavy-duty trucks, DOT inspections, and the ability to travel. A valid driver’s license, basic tools, and flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• 1+ years prior experience working on heavy duty-trucks and equipment.
• 1+ years DOT inspection experience required.
• Must be able to provide own basic tools.
• Willingness to travel within assigned territory up to 70%.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability to determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections, scheduled PM's and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts & replacement as needed.
• Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Correct all equipment deficiencies and perform preventative maintenance on company owned equipment as directed by management.
• Ability to perform thorough inspection of equipment and identify unsatisfactory condition.
• Full compliance with mandatory PPE requirements during all work-related activities and tasks.
• Travel to other locations to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment as required.
• Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for tracking PM schedules.
• Maintain active light duty or DQ driver status as per mobile vehicle type.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management.

Skills

Heavy-Duty Truck Repair

DOT Inspections

Tooling Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Flexible Shifts

Willingness to Travel

Valid Driver's License

Safety Consciousness

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Tools

Job description

Clean Harbors Dolton, IL is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Mechanic to maintain and repair the fleet across branch locations in the area. The role emphasizes safety, with routine PMs, inspections, and on-site support for multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience with heavy-duty trucks, DOT inspections, and the ability to travel. A valid driver’s license, basic tools, and flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends are required.