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Lead Diesel Mechanic at Aim Transportation Solutions

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Lead Diesel Mechanic
DENVER, CO

Description
Lead Diesel Mechanic Denver, CO

  • Hourly Pay: Up to 38.00 per hour (based on experience)
  • Shift/Schedule: 2nd Shift Tuesday- Saturday 2:00pm-10:30pm
  • Strong Diagnostics experience needed
  • Ability to lead others and have good communication skills

    We are on Newsweek's list of Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2024. Join us, and you will find out why Aim's employees feel respected, appreciated, and compensated to the level they deserve. Benefits for Employee & Family:

    • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage
    • 401K Company Match
    • Paid Vacation and Holidays
    • Company Paid Life Insurance
    • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
    • Room for growth! Aim promotes from within!

      Click to apply or contact a recruiter with questions by calling Pay Range: 30.00-38.00 per_hour, General Benefits: Benefits for Employee & Family: • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Coverage • 401K Company Match • Paid Vacation and Holidays • Company Paid Life Insurance • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

      Requirements


      • 3+ years diesel mechanic experience required
      • Reefer experience preferred but not required
      • Must Have Tools/Tool box
      • CDL and/or ASE Certifications preferred

        Aim Transportation Solutions is a Top 30 Logistics Company! We are family-owned and financially strong. Aim Transportation Solutions has been in business for over 40 years and has grown to 1,000+ employees providing service nationwide. For more information about Aim Transportation Solutions, visit

        Apply Online below or Call to Apply Today!

Typical senior pay: $74k for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$74k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$42k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $86k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024