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Diesel Mechanic

Job in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois, 60901, USA
Listing for: Kelly Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 21 USD Hourly USD 20.00 21.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Kelly Services is seeking a  
** Diesel Trailer Mechanic in Kankakee, IL** . Candidate must have:

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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:

Can also call Nancy at

** Pay:**  $20-21/hr.

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* 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?*
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- 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:

Can also call Nancy at

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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