Diesel Technician

As a Diesel Technician, you will be responsible for the fleet and daily maintenance of tractors and trailers. Your duties will include performing basic preventative maintenance such as tire changes, oil changes, and working with starters, alternators, water pumps, and AC systems. You will ensure the proper upkeep of trucks, including their appearance and safety features, both inside and out.

• Perform proper preventive maintenance, including lube, filters, and inspections.
• Conduct tire inspections for tread, inflation, rotation, wear, and alignment.
• Gain more experience with trailers, focusing on components such as side panels, rooftop panels, rear doors, landing gear, and more.
• Diagnose, repair, replace, and adjust brakes proficiently, with basic welding skills as a plus.
• Utilize basic computer skills for company-related initiatives.
• Perform DOT inspections in accordance with FMCSA guidelines.
• Conduct basic accident repairs on tractors or trailers.
• Assist in parts inventory management.

• Minimum of 3 years of mechanical assembly repair experience.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Mechanically inclined with skills in welding, diesel engines, hydraulics, and schematics.
• Proficient in brake diagnostics and repair.
• Basic computer skills for completing write-ups.
• Valid driver's license.

• Basic welding skills are a plus.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform mechanical repairs.

Join a dynamic team that values expertise and offers a balanced work schedule with no weekend shifts. Contribute to a workplace that prioritizes safety and skill development, providing opportunities to expand your mechanical knowledge.

Work in a truck shop environment with shifts from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, excluding weekends. The shop may be hot, so personal protective equipment such as steel-toed boots is required. You will utilize hand tools and a roll-around cart with basic tools. There are no certifications or medical requirements for this role.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 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.