Heavy Equipment Mechanic-hiring

Job Description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you will safely and efficiently assist with the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of equipment, including valves, gauges, meters, tanks, pumps, and automation systems/PLCs. You will be responsible for inspecting, testing, and diagnosing faulty operations and parts in heavy equipment, performing regular equipment safety and maintenance inspections, and diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and other components of heavy machinery. Additionally, you will disassemble and reassemble heavy equipment and components, conduct routine maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment, interpret technical manuals, diagnostic charts, and schematics to repair equipment, order necessary parts for equipment repair and maintenance, communicate with equipment operators to understand equipment problems and plan necessary repairs, test repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance, and keep detailed records of serviced machines to maintain a history of repairs for each piece of equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist with the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of equipment

Inspect, test, and diagnose faulty operations and parts in heavy equipment

Perform regular equipment safety and maintenance inspections

Diagnose and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and other components

Disassemble and reassemble heavy equipment and components

Conduct routine maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment

Interpret technical manuals, diagnostic charts, and schematics

Order parts necessary for equipment repair and maintenance

Communicate with equipment operators to understand equipment problems

Test repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance

Keep detailed records of serviced machinesEssential Skills

1-3 years of experience in heavy equipment repair

Knowledge of dozers, wheel loaders, sweepers, forklifts, and manlifts

Good troubleshooting skills

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs

Strong mechanical aptitude and technical learning ability

Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAdditional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance

Skills in operating and repairing forklifts, excavators, and other heavy equipment

Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals and schematicsWhy Work Here?

Enjoy consistent 5-20 hours of overtime, and take advantage of great company benefits.

Work Environment

Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. This is a contract position based out of Tampa, Florida.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palmetto, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Palmetto,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.