Diesel Mechanics for hire in Chicago, IL
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Mechanic Experience11%Service Technician Experience8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years22%6-10 years26%Current company
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Less than a year13%1-2 years15%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Aug 15, 2026
Diesel Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $71,595 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,631 – $93,825 yearly
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Service Technician and Installer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOhmmeterFront Loader TruckHeavy LiftingDiesel Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementPERC CardSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic Helper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL BForklift CertificationDiesel Mechanic CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceConstruction ExperienceDrywallRemodelingCarpentryMechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLASE CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceWeldingBrake RepairElectrical ExperienceHand ToolsShop Foreman/Diesel Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Air Conditioning CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAutomotive RepairServicing VehiclesMaintenanceDiesel/Trailer Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsDriver's LicenseDriving
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What's the average time to fill a Diesel Mechanic role?
The average time to fill a Diesel Mechanic role is 133 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do diesel mechanics tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a Diesel Mechanic include: mechanic experience, service technician experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Diesel Mechanic?
Common licenses or certifications for diesel mechanics include: Driver's License, CDL and Air Brake Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to diesel mechanics?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to diesel mechanics include: mechanic helper, disel mechanic and diesel/trailer mechanic.
What level of education is common for a Diesel Mechanic?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a Diesel Mechanic in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Diesel Mechanic?
Most diesel mechanics have 10 years of professional experience.
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