Diesel Mechanic

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Diesel Mechanic

As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining diesel engines and components used in various vehicles and equipment. Your expertise in diagnosing complex diesel engine conditions and performing necessary repairs will be essential. Effective communication with peers, foremen, and the service team is crucial to ensure quality control and customer satisfaction. Accurate and timely completion of paperwork and meeting certification requirements are also part of the role.

• Repair and maintain diesel engines and components in various vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose complex diesel engine conditions accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with peers, foreman, and service team regarding repairs.
• Ensure quality control on work performed to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and update paperwork, submitting upon completion.
• Meet certification requirements.

• Proficiency in diesel mechanics, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Experience with hydraulics, electrical systems, mechanical systems, brakes, transmissions, and pneumatics.
• Ability to diagnose diesel and electrical issues.
• Must possess own basic set of shop tools.

• Experience with Carrier refrigeration units is beneficial.
• Willingness and ability to travel for preventative maintenance on generators.
• Willingness to cross-train into working on generators for commercial buildings, data centers, and hospitals.

Enjoy a work environment with minimal on-call duties, as on-call times are limited to only 3-4 weekends per year, with almost no weekend work. Benefit from opportunities to cross-train on generator systems used in vital facilities such as data centers and hospitals. Additionally, uniforms are provided, and a tool allowance is given to support your work. Join a supportive team in a spacious shop and enjoy a variety of engaging work.

Work in a well-equipped shop with 8-10 technicians inside, plus a field service crew. The job offers a variety of work with provided uniforms and a tool allowance. The standard working hours are from 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. On-call duties are limited to 3-4 times a year, specifically for carrier reefer units, with no roadside assistance required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

• The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 besubject 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo, ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.

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.