Diesel Mechanics for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Mechanic Experience
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Service Technician Experience
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 67%
- Associate's degree
- 21%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Republic Services
Schneider National
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Diesel Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $71,596 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,347 – $94,320 yearly
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Shop Technician
Maywood, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseDiesel Mechanic CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipDiesel Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Air Conditioning CertificationEPA 609 CertificationEPA CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementService Technician ExperienceAmmeterOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceDiesel Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyDiesel mechanic
Cicero, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTrailer Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLighting SystemsWeldingFabricationAir BrakeMaintenanceMobile Diesel Mechanic
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementCDL CDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CDiesel Mechanic CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportAutomotive RepairOperating SystemsmacOS
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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 128 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, communication skills and service technician experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for diesel mechanics?
Common licenses or certifications for diesel mechanics include: Driver's License, EPA 609 Certification 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: shop technician and technician.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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