Fleet Mechanic
AerotekJob Title: Diesel MechanicJob Description
This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining semi-trucks and trailers with an emphasis on diesel equipment. The mechanic performs both preventive and reactive maintenance, completes required inspections, and accurately documents all work using digital work order systems.
Responsibilities
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain semi-trucks
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and trailers with a primary focus on diesel equipment.
• Perform approximately 80% of daily work on diesel systems, including both preventive and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct trailer repairs such as wiring and repairing brake lights, replacing brakes, changing tires, and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Perform DOT inspections on trucks and trailers and accurately document all findings and recommendations.
• Diagnose and replace components such as water pumps and air conditioning (AC) systems as needed.
• Retrieve work orders from an iPad and log all repairs, parts used, and completion details in the digital work order system.
• Check out parts and materials through the electronic work order process to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Use welding equipment and torches when necessary to complete repairs safely and effectively.
• Follow all safety procedures, shop guidelines, and regulatory requirements while working in the open bay shop environment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
Essential Skills
• At least 2 years of hands-on diesel maintenance experience.
• Proven experience working on truck and trailer brake systems.
• Certifications to work on brakes, in line with applicable regulations and standards.
• Hydraulic system experience, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Trailer maintenance experience, including hydraulics and general troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform DOT inspections and document inspection results accurately.
• Ability to use digital tools such as an iPad to access work orders, log repairs, and manage parts checkout.
• Basic welding and torch use skills for repair work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills in a shop environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience changing tires on semi-trucks and trailers.
• Experience replacing water pumps and AC systems on diesel equipment.
• Comfort working with electrical systems related to trailer lighting and brake lights.
• Willingness to participate in in-house training and pursue additional certifications supported by the company.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a shop team while managing multiple work orders.
Why Work Here?
The company offers a supportive, well-equipped environment with practical benefits that make daily work more comfortable and rewarding. You receive two weeks of uniforms that are professionally washed for you each week, along with access to an on-site changing room, gym, and clinic. After 90 days, you are eligible for a steel-toe boot stipend and continue to receive a boot stipend annually. A yearly tool allowance helps you maintain and upgrade your tools, while the organization invests in your growth by paying for extensive in-house training and supporting relevant certifications.
Work Environment
You work in an open bay shop designed to support heavy truck and trailer maintenance. The shop includes numerous fans and swamp coolers to improve comfort while working in varying temperatures. You use an iPad to receive and manage work orders and to check out parts, integrating technology into your daily workflow. Uniforms are provided and laundered weekly, and you have access to an on-site changing room for convenience. The facility also offers an on-site gym and clinic, supporting overall well-being. Appropriate shop attire, including steel-toe boots, is supported through a boot stipend after 90 days and annually thereafter.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Tampa, FL.
Pay and Benefits
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