• Job Title:

  Diesel Mechanic
• Job Description
• This role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and fabricating tanker trucks that transport petroleum. You will diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform repairs in the shop, and occasionally support field service work. The position is ideal for mechanics who enjoy hands-on work with diesel systems, brakes, hydraulics, plumbing, and tanker components in a busy service center environment.
• Responsibilities
• + Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot mechanical issues on tanker trucks, including but not limited to brakes, plumbing, air systems, and hydraulic components.

+ Perform repairs and maintenance on diesel trucks and tanker trailers in the shop, ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. + Fabricate and repair damaged parts on tanker trucks, including tanks, hoses, and related assemblies. + Use hand tools, welding equipment, and other shop tools to perform mechanical, fabrication, and maintenance tasks. + Carry out aluminum, steel, MIG, TIG, and shop/ag welding for structural repairs and custom configurations on tankers and related equipment. + Support occasional field service repairs when needed, traveling to customer locations to resolve urgent mechanical issues. + Follow established procedures and safety guidelines while working on petroleum-carrying tanker trucks. + Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly store tools and equipment after use. + Collaborate with other mechanics and shop personnel to complete repairs efficiently and meet service center timelines. + Document work performed and communicate repair status and any additional service needs to appropriate personnel.

• Essential Skills
• + Hands-on mechanic experience working on trucks, trailers, or similar heavy equipment.

+ Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues involving brakes, plumbing, air systems, hydraulics, and diesel components. + Proficiency using hand tools and shop tools for mechanical repairs and maintenance. + Experience with welding in a shop environment, including aluminum, steel, MIG, TIG, and agricultural-style welding. + Capability to perform fabrication work on tanker trucks and related assemblies. + Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently on complex repairs. + Comfort working in a busy service center that supports multiple trucks from Stockton and surrounding areas.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Experience working on tanker trucks or petroleum transport equipment is beneficial but not required. + Previous work in diesel mechanics, hydraulics, or trailer repair is highly valued. + Ability to support occasional field service repairs outside the shop when needed. + Willingness to work extended hours, including some evenings and scheduled Saturdays.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stockton, CA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $25.

00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite position in Stockton,CA.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.
• About Aerotek
• Aerotek® Inc.

provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Massachusetts Lie Detector:

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
• We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.