--- title: "Diesel Mechanic Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/diesel-mechanic/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Diesel Mechanic market brief · Chicago, IL # Diesel Mechanic Jobs in Chicago, IL 42 diesel mechanic openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 25 employers, led by TransChicago Truck Group, First Student, and Kooner Fleet Management Solutions. The middle half of posted salaries runs $53,040–$70,200 a year (median $58,240), from the 74% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 50% of openings. Data updated Oct 13, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Diesel+Mechanic+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Diesel Mechanic markets](/jobs/diesel-mechanic) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 42 : Live diesel mechanic openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 25 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $58,240 : 74% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/diesel-mechanic/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)21 jobs Mid-level4 jobs Lead+1 jobs Chicago's diesel mechanic market is led by entry-level openings, with 21 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 42 Hiring employers 25 Salary coverage 74% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 26 14 companies · $56,368 median Established employers 8 6 companies · $84,739 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $53,040 P50 $58,240 P75 $70,200 P90 $82,480 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live diesel mechanic listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Diesel+Mechanic+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare diesel mechanic opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 42 live roles tracked in this market. - 25 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 13, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Diesel+Mechanic+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/diesel-mechanic) ## A practical market plan for Diesel Mechanic in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 42 diesel mechanic openings across 25 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 21 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers TransChicago Truck Group is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative diesel mechanic openings Employer activity · 25 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. TransChicago Truck GroupStartups & growing teams5Open roles [![First Student logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffirststudentinc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fcropped-android-chrome-256x256-1-180x180.png&sig=0zJkSnqml04ZW25I6lnurUKVxoD_aIa8xNkUc8a11II) First StudentStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/first-student)![Kooner Fleet Management Solutions logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dkoonerfleetmanagementsolutions.com%26sz%3D128) Kooner Fleet Management SolutionsStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![Loves logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dloves.com%26sz%3D128) LovesEmployer profile3Open roles](/company/loves)[![Amerit Fleet Solutions logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ameritfleetsolutions.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2Famerit-logo_4c.png) Amerit Fleet SolutionsTop of market2Open roles](/company/amerit-fleet-solutions)[![Clean Harbors logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimagedelivery.net%2Fz_Wy453BBdcodw9FtyvBIA%2Fed6b3bfb-26a2-46cb-0648-a1754b6a6200%2Fpublic) Clean HarborsStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/clean-harbors) Clean Harbors USStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Cox logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.cox.com%2Fis%2Fimage%2Fcox%2Firis-resi%3Fwid%3D180%26fmt%3Dpng%26dpr%3Doff%26bfc%3Doff&sig=HybOb94WM20DKh_j_0_CzGDSeddy9dOGXP08yYKy254) CoxStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/cox) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 42 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Diesel Mechanic, 1st ShiftEntry-levelWMChicago, Illinois$90,292Posted Oct 12, 2026](/job/diesel-mechanic-1st-shift-at-wm-57acd826-3bcf-5674-a27c-2cd16f92325f)[Fleet MechanicEntry-levelSouthern CompanyChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 12, 2026](/job/fleet-mechanic-at-southern-company-0670d6e8-276a-5b97-9609-91725a9dbd81)[Diesel Technician/MechanicMid-levelAmerit Fleet SolutionsJoliet, Illinois$72,800Posted Oct 11, 2026](/job/diesel-technician-mechanic-at-amerit-fleet-solutions-a3bbb6f7-cd02-582d-9e25-3dbaccf9f930)[Mobile Diesel Mechanic/Technician (2109)Entry-levelKooner Fleet Management SolutionsChicago, Illinois$66,560Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/mobile-diesel-mechanic-technician-2109-at-kooner-fleet-management-5878e430-8297-5f9e-8705-bdb2c721eee1)[Heavy Duty Diesel MechanicEntry-levelalliancegroundChicago, Illinois$58,240Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/heavy-duty-diesel-mechanic-at-allianceground-0874017b-1953-5ab7-9be4-24ca85c353df)[Diesel Technician - ApprenticeLive roleTransChicago Truck GroupGary, IndianaPosted Oct 6, 2026](/job/diesel-technician-apprentice-at-transchicago-truck-group-7fa06a0f-01b1-5cb5-b836-9bd68dfd6734)[Mobile Diesel Technician.Entry-levelPrestige Fleet ServicesChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/mobile-diesel-technician-at-prestige-fleet-services-5b59ac90-8cc9-5d50-a59a-378c5678ff20)[Diesel MechanicLive rolewasteconnectionsChicago, Illinois$67,600Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/diesel-mechanic-at-wasteconnections-b2b6ba01-c533-50a0-b985-3d2fe8398543) #### More diesel mechanic openings in Chicago - [Master Heavy Equipment Mechanic-Traveling· EnviriCorporation](/job/master-heavy-equipment-mechanic-traveling-at-enviricorporation-5641cca7-ccd9-5c83-bb44-4e2a86450700) - [Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level· Penske](/job/diesel-technician-mechanic-iii-entry-level-at-penske-734a5de0-1f9a-5129-a425-c32f5fd5d68c) - [Diesel Technician Apprentice· Loves Travel Stops & Country Store](/job/diesel-technician-apprentice-at-loves-travel-stops-and-country-store-38f4f668-a0c2-5eb2-9047-d8c8c6071b73) - [Diesel Technician· Loves](/job/diesel-technician-at-loves-cc693bba-9930-50d2-bd8c-57d0f933d051) - [Diesel Technician· Loves](/job/diesel-technician-at-loves-8ee33e85-4d96-5918-84c5-63c151346be0) - [Diesel Mechanic· Knight-Swift Transportation](/job/diesel-mechanic-at-knight-swift-transportation-c62674eb-ae8c-5668-aae5-83f807d63cf5) - [Mobile Diesel Mechanic I $2,500 New Hire Bonus· Cox](/job/mobile-diesel-mechanic-i-2-500-new-hire-bonus-at-cox-dbc27c33-991a-5c57-afc6-2ad0b3e58abf) - [Diesel Technician· TransChicago Truck Group](/job/diesel-technician-at-transchicago-truck-group-95bc0be2-a9c8-59d1-88a2-236934a6374c) - [Diesel Technician· TransChicago Truck Group](/job/diesel-technician-at-transchicago-truck-group-3f637695-f67e-57d0-9cfc-47f9f0ea0ade) - [Mobile Service Diesel Technician· TransChicago Truck Group](/job/mobile-service-diesel-technician-at-transchicago-truck-group-cd267a51-3510-5f9f-9e7b-95563754d786) - [Mobile Service Diesel Technician· TransChicago Truck Group](/job/mobile-service-diesel-technician-at-transchicago-truck-group-20fc8bc3-7ab6-573e-b2e7-498ecf2a07ce) - [Diesel Mechanic- Part Time· Knight-Swift Transportation](/job/diesel-mechanic-part-time-at-knight-swift-transportation-297a0acb-33e9-5a1f-bee4-e4c674cf46b6) - [Diesel Technician· Loves](/job/diesel-technician-at-loves-28bb882b-5573-57f5-b440-2a9811a2b218) - [Service Technician/Diesel Mechanic· JX Truck Center](/job/service-technician-diesel-mechanic-at-jx-truck-center-02c18603-0134-56b9-bca7-32120bf6ef74) - [Mobile Diesel Mechanic II- Class C License $2500 New Hire Bonus· Cox](/job/mobile-diesel-mechanic-ii-class-c-license-2500-new-hire-bonus-at-cox-e111e805-4d02-5c04-89c7-96611dd23ab8) - [Diesel Mechanic· Werner Enterprises](/job/diesel-mechanic-at-werner-enterprises-15f188a4-4c98-5828-af28-9b5b67666340) [Explore all 42 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Diesel+Mechanic+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Diesel Mechanic jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many diesel mechanic jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 42 live diesel mechanic openings from 25 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do diesel mechanic jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $58,240 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $53,040 to $70,200. Based on the 74% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most diesel mechanic openings in Chicago? Entry-level roles lead with 21 openings. Experience level is known for 62% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for diesel mechanic jobs in Chicago? TransChicago Truck Group, First Student, Kooner Fleet Management Solutions, and Loves have the most open diesel mechanic roles here right now, out of 25 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Diesel Mechanic demand around Chicago. 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