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Diesel Mechanic

Danville, Illinois - Posted on February 26, 2026
Published By Keri Harvey

Now hiring a Diesel Mechanic in Danville, IL!

Trillium Staffing is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic for a local recycling company. This job requires the employee to make major repairs on trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment used in the processing and transport of scrap metals.

Duties will include: 
•    Diagnosing and making routine repairs and service on trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.
•    Replacing parts and components when necessary to rebuild units at regular intervals.
•    Welding parts as necessary and testing equipment to check operation.
•    Operating the machine’s controls in order to perform the designated task within the machine’s capabilities.
•    Training and assisting the operators in the routine care of the machines.
•    Scheduling equipment for and performing preventive maintenance on trucks and equipment and coordinating these activities with the yard operations manager.

The Diesel Mechanic position is a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday, 5am – 4pm. Pay starts at $18 - $22/hour. This position is full-time and temp-to-hire. Candidates must provide their own tools. 

If interested, please apply today!

Qualifications:
•    7+ years of experience making repairs on trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment
•    Previous welding experience
•    Experience working with and around electrical / wiring
•    Must have a valid Driver’s License
•    Must provide own tools
•    Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
•    Ability to use hand tools and trade type tools
•    Ability to pass pre-employment screenings
 


Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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