Diesel Mechanic
Kankakee, IL, US
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Direct Hire
$20-$21/hr
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Kankakee, IL, US
$20-$21/hr
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Kelly Services is seeking a Diesel Trailer Mechanic in Kankakee, IL. Candidate must have:
- Experience with hydraulic and electrical repairs and maintenance
- Minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in a heavy industrial setting
- Skilled with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments necessary for repair and maintenance
- Computer experience
- Must be able to work 5am – 5pm during peak season. Must be flexible to work lots of overtime.
This is a Direct Hire, Permanent position, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their competitive benefit and vacation package upon hire.
Our client is rapidly growing and offering advancement opportunities to help build your career and skillset. They offer a culture that is second to none, where you will immediately feel like part of this company. They are a company that values its employees, provides training, support, and tools to continuously grow skill set, ability, and success. Our client offers an excellent training program, with an excellent internal promotion rate.
Interested candidates can reply to this ad, or send their updated resume to: spisana@kellyservices.com
Can also call Nancy at 630-506-8757
Pay: $20-21/hr.
- Hours: Mon-Fri – Must be able to work 5am – 5pm during peak season. Must be flexible to work lots of overtime.
Job duties
- Actively participate in CMC Safety Programs and promote a strong safety culture
- Diagnose, repair, and modify a variety of mechanical and machinery equipment, ensuring all work complies with company safety standards and procedures
- Conduct inspections, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment issues efficiently and accurately
- Complete hydraulic and electrical repairs and maintenance assignments as required.
- Carry out additional tasks and duties as assigned by management
- Receive training on industrial mechanical repairs and expand your knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure fleet reliability
- Maintain and repair fleet trucks and trailers, including complex systems such as diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, and electrical components
Experience/Education needed
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Experience with hydraulic and electrical repairs and maintenance.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; strong work ethic, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in a heavy industrial setting.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency using computers.
Skilled with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments necessary for repair and maintenance.
Strong leadership and teamwork abilities; capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Flexible to work overtime when necessary.
Solid understanding of both diesel engines and hydraulic systems
What are the perks?
• Job stability
• Open door policy
• Very supportive management team
• Working for a company that values its employees, provides training, support, and tools to continuously grow skill set, ability, and success
• Lots of room to grow
What are the benefits?
Interested candidates can reply to this ad, or send their updated resume to: spisana@kellyservices.com
Can also call Nancy at 630-506-8757
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