Maintenance Mechanic — Diesel & Industrial Equipment

Midwest Salt & Grit One•Chicago, IL

3d•$38 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring a hands-on maintenance mechanic to keep our Chicago terminal running — mobile equipment, material-handling conveyors, and Class 8 trucks. This is a broad, single-owner role. You'll be just as comfortable diagnosing a wheel loader as you are tracking a belt or performing a truck tire change. If you like variety and owning the equipment end to end, this one's for you.

Requirements

3+ years as a diesel mechanic, industrial or plant maintenance mechanic, or millwright
FMCSA annual inspector qualification
FMCSA Brake inspector qualification
Demonstrated hydraulics experience — mobile or industrial
Solid mechanical fundamentals — bearings, gearboxes, belts, alignment, fasteners
Basic electrical troubleshooting — reading schematics, testing circuits, replacing components
Ability to read technical manuals and diagrams
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience with material-handling conveyors
OEM engine/system training
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck (T-series) certifications
EPA Section 609 certification
Welding and fabrication skills: AWS welding certification
Forklift certification, or willingness to certify

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair diesel-powered mobile equipment (wheel loaders and yard equipment) — engines, hydraulics, drivetrains, brakes, electrical, and emissions systems.
Inspect, service, and repair Class 8 trucks — engines, brakes, suspension, air systems, and DOT-required components.
Service belt conveyors — tracking, splicing, idlers, pulleys, bearings, gearboxes, and drive motors.
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults, and return equipment to service safely and quickly.
Work from schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and OEM manuals.
Perform preventive-maintenance schedule and keep accurate equipment and repair records. Includes but not limited to routine oil, filter, and fluid changes on diesel engines and drivetrains, greasing truck tire changes, rotations, and repairs.
Perform light welding and fabrication as needed.
Fill out & Submit repair orders and all related order paperwork.
Follow all safety and lockout/tagout procedures and support a safe working environment.
Perform other related duties as directed by manager.