Job Title: Diesel Mechanic Job Description
We are seeking a skilled diesel mechanic to join our team working with heavy diesel and mining equipment. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as diesel engines in a mining environment.
Responsibilities
Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Perform diesel engine maintenance and repairs in a mining environment.
Troubleshoot and diagnose engine repairs to identify the root cause of failures or issues.
Maintain and repair heavy diesel equipment including dump trucks, haul trucks, loaders, drills, and conveyors.
Work on pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tooling.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in diesel repair, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance.
Ability to work on Tier 4 engines and DPF systems.
Experience in heavy equipment component repair and fleet maintenance.
Capability to perform diagnostics and engine repair for heavy diesel equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Diesel repair certifications such as Cat, Komatsu, Diesel repair state or ASE.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience working on diesel equipment in an industrial environment.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience working with heavy diesel equipment including dump trucks, haul trucks, loaders, drills, and conveyors.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience with pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tooling.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in hydraulic and pneumatic preventative maintenance on skid steers, transport vehicles, bulldozers, and cranes.
Why Work Here?
Join a team that offers opportunities to learn and grow in the diesel field, working with both familiar and unfamiliar equipment.
Work Environment
This position involves working underground in a salt mine, where salt is extracted for ice melting, leather, and food processing usage.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $66538.00 - $72718.00/yr.
company benefit information provided from employer upon interview
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
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.
