Tractor Trailer Mechanic

Job Title: Tractor Trailer Mechanic

Job Description

Join our team as a Tractor Trailer Mechanic, where you will perform preventative and reactive repairs on tractors and trailers. Your role will involve conducting preventive maintenance tasks, engine work, and using diagnostic tools to troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, filters, and tire inspections.
• Conduct engine work such as replacing alternators, starters, and brakes.
• Perform MIG/Stick welding on components like mud-flaps and brackets.
• Use a torch and grinder for necessary repairs.
• Utilize a laptop for engine diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Track work using internal Transman (TMT) software.

Essential Skills

• Experience in trailer repair and maintenance on trailers, semis, or tractors.
• Proficiency in using power and hand tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment via laptop.
• Experience with diesel engines and electrical systems.
• MIG/Stick welding skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance on trailers or semis.
• Experience with clutches, brakes, wheel seals, and suspension.
• Refrigeration license is a plus.
• Experience working on refrigerated units.

Why Work Here?

We offer multiple openings on different shifts, providing flexibility to accommodate various schedules. Enjoy working in a well-staffed, non-union environment where uniforms, safety glasses, and hard hats are provided.

Work Environment

Our facilities are located in Minooka, focusing primarily on trailer work, and another location specializing in engine and body work for tractors. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, requiring candidates to move trailers and tractors from the yard. Facilities are equipped with 2-3 bays, and candidates must provide their own steel-toed boots.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minooka, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Circleville,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.