**Job Title: Diesel Technician** **Job Description** This position is for a diesel technician primarily responsible for performing preventive maintenance (PM) on forklifts, tractor trailers, trucks, and similar vehicles. The role involves spending the majority of the time conducting PM tasks such as checking tires, adding oil, performing inspections, and adding brake fluid. Additionally, the technician will handle reactive maintenance including changing out brakes, addressing DOT failures, and replacing shocks. **Responsibilities** + Perform preventive maintenance on forklifts, tractor trailers, trucks, and similar vehicles. + Check and maintain tires, add oil, perform inspections, and add brake fluid. + Conduct reactive maintenance such as changing out brakes, addressing DOT failures, and replacing shocks. + Read and interpret blueprints for maintenance and repair tasks. + Utilize own tools for mechanical repairs and maintenance. **Essential Skills** + 6 years of experience as a diesel technician. + Diagnostic experience with diesel engines and related systems. + Experience with aftermarket parts and maintenance. + Proficiency in performing preventive maintenance tasks. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Possession of own tools for mechanical repairs. **Why Work Here?** Work in a new facility where you will be provided with all the necessary tools and equipment to perform your job effectively. **Work Environment** Maintenance shop in a distribution center. This is a first shift position, operating from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00 • 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 South Bend,IN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 2, 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.