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Mechanic at Kenan Advantage Group

Kenan Advantage Group Milwaukee, WI $32+/hour

Job Description

KAG is nowseekingto hire aTechnicianII!

Diesel Mechanicsare required tosafely and accurately perform general property and vehicle maintenance & repair duties in and around the shop operations in a fast-paced environment.

Salary
  • Up to $32 per hour
  • Guaranteed increases with completion of training programs and verified prior experience

    Qualifications
  • 1 - 5 years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle maintenance/repair
  • Preventative maintenance and repair of Class 5 - 8 commercial vehicles and tank trailer inspection
  • Ability tofrequentlylift upto 50 lbs

    Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skillsrequired ofassociates so classified. Managementretainsthe right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:
  • Promote positive work habits including effective andtimelycommunication,teamworkand respect for co-workers.
  • Provideconstructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
  • Contribute to providing the highestquality ofproducts and services to customers.
Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.No person will be discriminated against in any aspect of their employment on the basis of any status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter andlogisticsprovider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food products across the United States,Canadaand Mexico.

At KAG,it'sour people who make it possible to achieve our company goal asOne Team Driven to Make a Difference! With expert knowledge, supportive leadership, and a strong belief in our company culture, our team exemplifies the passion, pride, and entrepreneurial spirit that help us reach our goals every day.
Pay Range: - , General Benefits:
Benefits
  • 401K + Match
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid holidays and vacations
  • $100 annual boot allowance, paid in quarterly installments
  • $250 Semi-Annual Tool Allowance after one year of service (up to $500 Annually)
  • Extensive onsite paid training
  • Growth opportunities


Requirements
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Air Brake Certification (FMSCR 396.25) or 1+ year of verifiable experience and the ability to obtain
  • Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Repair (EPA 609) or the ability to obtain
  • Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector 3years experienceor 1 year experience and ability to obtain
  • Diesel Mechanicsare required tosafely and accurately perform general property and vehicle maintenance & repair dutiesin and around the shop operations in a fast-paced environment.

$67k beats the market for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers nationally

National salary averages
$67k
↑ 42% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$35k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $70k

This is a strong offer—weigh total comp and growth potential.

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
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
High fragility

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. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

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.

-1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Some college, no degree

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

Labor data: BLS 2024