Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Diesel Technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, and repair equipment and vehicles. This role involves maintaining electrical, brake, hydraulic, cooling, and power steering systems, as well as engines and other standard electrical components. The ideal candidate will perform preventative and corrective maintenance independently, ensuring compliance with manufacturer and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and inspections independently.
• Ensure the workplace follows 5S principles by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient environment.
• Carry out maintenance servicing on Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and/or Commercial Trucks following OEM specifications.
• Ensure safe and secure transport of GSE and/or Commercial Trucks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues, including basic electrical repairs, on various GSE and/or Commercial Trucks.
• Utilize GSE and Commercial Truck manuals to obtain necessary repair information.
• Conduct thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Report and discuss with the supervisor any damage or work outside the prescribed scope.
• Perform refurbishing tasks, including fabrication, bodywork, painting, welding, and upholstery.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to maintain productivity and meet customer requirements.
• Perform on-call responsibilities as required, ensuring timely responses to urgent operational needs.

Essential Skills

• Experience with preventive maintenance, hydraulics, and diesel engines.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing GSE and ground support equipment.
• Strong electrical experience and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow OEM specifications.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required; CDL preferred but not required.
• Must provide personal hand tools; specialized tools and diagnostic equipment supplied.
• Proficiency in using mobile devices and relevant applications.
• A solid understanding of essential safety, quality, and operational protocols.
• A growth-oriented mindset, collaborative team spirit, eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and integrity.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading European provider of integrated solutions for GSE in aviation. Be a part of a solid, growing international group with short decision lines where employees are central to success. Enjoy an environment for development and growth, competitive hourly salary, and multiple employee benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, PTO, paid sickness, and provision of all PPE.

Work Environment

Work involves receiving tasks via tablets and performing assigned duties, including maintenance and repairs on diesel and a few gas engine trucks. The role offers 1st and 2nd shift hours in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $79040.00/yr.

They offer three different medical plans with UHC (1 HSA plan and two traditional plans), there is cost sharing as well, for Employee Only TCR covers 80 of the monthly premium, for EE+ 1 or EE + Family TCR covers 65. Delta is through Delta Dental And Vision is through UHC Its a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, PTO, paid sickness leave, and the provision of all PPE. Also provides employees with long and short term disability and life insurance at no cost. Additional life insurance can also be purchased through Lincoln.

This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.