Diesel Engine Mechanic

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanic to join our service and repair shop. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and pumps, vac-loaders, and engines. This role involves changing filters, changing seals on pumps, pulling vacs, and rebuilding pumps. You will also repair rental equipment in the shop and occasionally travel to customer sites within the Houston area to provide service. Excellent communication with customers regarding service and setup is essential. The position requires being on call as needed.

Must Haves

5+ years of mechanic experience.

Experience with diesel engines from heavy equipment.

Ability to diagnose and repair engines independently.

Must possess own tools.

Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair diesel engines and pumps.

Perform maintenance on vac-loaders and engines.

Change filters and seals on engines and pumps.

Rebuild pumps and perform preventive maintenance.

Repair rental equipment in the shop and on customer sites.

Communicate effectively with customers regarding service needs.

Be available for on-call service as required.

Work Environment

Work in a small, non-climate-controlled shop with a larger yard for spare parts and equipment. The shop is organized but not extremely clean. Join a team of three mechanics, four warehouse/drivers, plus inside sales and an Operations manager. Mechanics take rotations of one week per month being on call, which involves driving a company vehicle to client sites for repairs. The role requires wearing steel-toed boots, jeans, and a work shirt. The day shift runs from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime and weekend work as needed. Being on call might require staying late to complete necessary service calls.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pearland, Texas.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pearland,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.