Maintenance Mechanic — Diesel & Industrial Equipment

Midwest Salt•Chicago, IL

7d•$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 as comfortable diagnosing a wheel loader as you are tracking a belt or changing a truck tire. If you like variety and owning the equipment end to end, this one's for you. Reporting to the Plant Manager you'll be the go-to person for keeping every piece of equipment safe, reliable, and ready to work.

Requirements

3+ years as a diesel mechanic, industrial or plant maintenance mechanic, or millwright.
FMCSA annual inspector qualification and FMCSA brake inspector qualification.
Demonstrated hydraulics experience, mobile or industrial.
Solid knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, belts, alignment, and fasteners.
Able to read schematics, test circuits, and replace components.
Able 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, including AWS welding certification.
Forklift certification, or willingness to certify.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair diesel-powered mobile equipment, including wheel loaders and yard equipment. Work covers engines, hydraulics, drivetrains, brakes, electrical, and emissions systems.
Inspect, service, and repair Class 8 trucks, including engines, brakes, suspension, air systems, and DOT-required components.
Service belt conveyors, including 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.
Carry out the preventive-maintenance schedule, including routine oil, filter, and fluid changes on diesel engines and drivetrains, greasing, and truck tire changes, rotations, and repairs.
Perform light welding and fabrication as needed.
Keep accurate equipment and repair records. Fill out and submit repair orders and all related paperwork.
Follow all safety and lockout/tagout procedures and support a safe working environment.
Perform other related duties as directed.