Union Diesel Mechanic Increases | Chicago, IL

Union Diesel Mechanic | Start at $21.81 per Hour + Yearly Increases | Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Posted: 2/12/2026

Team Number: 727

Ruan is looking for diesel technicians to be based in East Chicago, IN to support maintenance for our dedicated customers. For more information, please call our Recruiting Hotline at .

Shop Address: 4400 Kennedy Ave East Chicago, Indiana 46312

Start at $21.81 per hour and receive yearly increases!

Third-shift schedule from Tuesday through Saturday between 11 p.m.

- 7 a.m.

Enjoy identifying mechanic problems using charts, technical manuals, and diagnostic equipment with paid training from some of the best in the industry. Ruan ensures that our technicians have access to the latest diagnostic technology and training.

Ruan s tool and work boot program helps technicians obtain the tools they need to be safe and successful! Each technician that joins the Ruan team will receive a $1,000 tool reimbursement and a work boot voucher. Additionally, uniforms are provided.

People First, Safety Focus, 90+ Years Strong. Our shops at Ruan are locally ran where there is a sense of ownership and camaraderie. Being a family-owned company, these positions offer a feeling of security and culture that working at a dealership cannot beat.

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• Newly hired drivers earn 80 hours of vacation after one year
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Great benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan. Company matches 50 percent of your deferral (up to 6 percent) after one year of service.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short and long term disability
• Benefits start in 30 days of employment
• Free virtual visits with Doctor On Demand or in-network provider

Ruan’s number one strength is our people. Therefore, it’s our number one priority to make sure our team members feel safe, valued, and empowered. With focused efforts on safety, benefits, continuous improvement, and fostering an inclusive, positive culture, every team member ends their day knowing they made a difference. Whether you’re a professional truck driver, skilled technician, warehouse worker, or office team member, you’re part of a family of dedicated, hard-working professionals who, together, perform essential work for our customers, families, and neighbors.

We are Ruan. We are you.