Diesel Mechanic

Whiteline Express, Ltd. is a truckload carrier with headquarters in Plymouth, MI. It was founded in 1983 to provide value added services for our affiliated companies. Since that time, we have continually grown to include terminals in Plymouth, MI, Jackson Center, OH, Medina, OH, Alsip, IL, and Champaign, IL.

The cornerstone of our service strategy is to provide strategic advantage to our customers. And as an EPA Smartway Partner, Whiteline Express is committed to technologies and processes that reduce our carbon footprint while protecting the environment for future generations.

Whiteline Express is growing  We have excellent opportunities for Diesel Mechanics to join our Champaign, IL team.  If you’re an experienced Mechanic looking for a supportive place to call home or a newcomer to the field looking for the training to accelerate your career, Whiteline has so much to offer.

Location: Champaign, IL

Shift: Day shift Fri-Tues

Pay: $22-$27/hr, depending on experience

What’s in it for You:

• Great Team:  You’re joining a team of highly skilled mechanics who are welcoming and embrace a collaborative, friendly work environment. 
• Job Security: Whiteline Express is an affiliate of Plastipak, a leading manufacturer headquartered in Michigan. 
• Tool Allowance:  While, our shop is well-stocked, we provide a tool allowance for you, because we know you have your favorites.
• Volunteer Overtime:  It’s never required, and it’s there for the taking, if you like to pick up extra hours.

What You’ll be doing as a Diesel Mechanic:

• Keep our fleet of Class A trucks and trailers operating in top shape.  You’ll perform the important preventative maintenance tasks, including removing, cleaning, repairing, reinstalling and adjusting truck and trailer components. 
• Of course, you’ll diagnose mechanical problems, complete repairs and, if needed, rebuild equipment for anything from brakes, transmissions, rear-ends, clutches, electrical components to diesel engines and more.
• Safety is our priority, and you’ll evaluate completed work and conduct final inspection of equipment prior to release to ensure compliance with federal and state code regulations and our company safety standards.
• Make service calls offsite, as needed.
• You’ll work Monday-Friday, with a start time anywhere between 5:00 am – 6:00 am, and wrap up the day between 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm, based on your start time.  And, based on your schedule, you may be opening and closing the maintenance garage.

What You need to be a Diesel Mechanic?

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is preferred
• Class A CDL license, preferred
• Mechanic experience working on heavy duty trucks and tractor trailers, with ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and diesel engine problems
• Ability to use battery and charging system test equipment
• Basic welding skills (Mig, Oxy/Acl) for welding/fabricating bodywork and parts
• If you have any ASE Certifications, that’s a plus