Fleet Mechanic

This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining semi-trucks and trailers with a strong emphasis on diesel equipment. You will perform both preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring vehicles operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The position combines hands-on mechanical work with basic use of digital tools to manage work orders and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair semi-trucks and trailers, with approximately 80% of work performed on diesel equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on diesel trucks and trailers to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Repair and maintain trailers, including wiring and repairing brake lights, replacing brakes, changing tires, and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Conduct DOT inspections on trucks and trailers and document all findings accurately and thoroughly.
• Replace components such as water pumps and air conditioning systems as needed.
• Use an iPad to receive work orders, log repairs, and check out parts through the digital work order system.
• Perform welding or use torches when necessary to complete repairs on trucks and trailers.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems on trailers and related equipment.
• Ensure all work follows safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.

• At least 2 years of hands-on diesel maintenance experience.
• Proven experience working on brakes for trucks and trailers.
• Certifications to perform brake repair work, as required for the role.
• Hydraulic system experience, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Trailer maintenance experience, including hydraulics and general troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform DOT inspections and accurately document inspection findings.
• Ability to use an iPad or similar device to manage work orders, log repairs, and track parts.
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and working with tools and equipment in a shop environment.

• Experience changing tires on semi-trucks and trailers.
• Experience repairing and wiring trailer brake lights and related electrical components.
• Experience replacing water pumps and air conditioning systems on diesel equipment.
• Ability to weld or use torches safely and effectively when required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and hydraulic issues.
• Attention to detail in documentation, inspections, and repair records.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to maintenance and inspection standards.

You will work in a supportive environment that provides practical benefits and opportunities for growth. The company supplies two weeks of uniforms and handles weekly laundering, along with on-site amenities such as a changing room, gym, and clinic to support your well-being. After 90 days, you receive a steel-toe boot stipend and continue to receive a new stipend each year. You also benefit from a yearly tool allowance, and the company invests in your development by paying for extensive in-house training and select certifications.

Work Environment

You will work in an open bay shop equipped with numerous fans and swamp coolers to improve comfort during warmer conditions. The environment is hands-on and tool-intensive, with regular use of diesel diagnostic tools, hydraulic equipment, welding or torch equipment, and digital devices such as an iPad for work order management. Two weeks of uniforms are provided and laundered weekly, and a changing room is available on site. The facility also offers on-site amenities including a gym and a clinic, supporting both your health and daily routine.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.