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Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Diagnose and repair issues in diesel engines. Diagnose and repair issues with hydraulics, brakes, transmission, steering, and other systems. Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, and heavy haul trucks. Perform welding or fabrication tasks on equipment as necessary. Prepare work orders and order parts. Fuel equipment and maintain daily logs. Maintain a clean and orderly work area and meet other housekeeping needs. Perform additional assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair issues in diesel engines

• Diagnose and repair issues with hydraulics, brakes, transmission, steering, and other systems

• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, and heavy haul trucks

• Perform welding or fabrication tasks on equipment as necessary

• Prepare work orders and order parts

• Fuel equipment and maintain daily logs

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and meet other housekeeping needs

• Perform additional assignments as needed

Essential Skills

• General labor

• Equipment check

• Crane Mechanic

• Loader, Dozer, Excavator Mechanic

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair

• Construction

• Heavy equipment

• Pipelaying

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in the heavy construction industry

• Diesel technician or mechanic degree a plus

• Welding experience a plus

Why Work Here?

We offer extensive overtime hours, up to 32 hours of OT. When you go permanent, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, wellness benefits, an employee assistance program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Work Environment

This job requires working outdoors from Monday to Saturday, with 10-12 hour days. You must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs, and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/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 Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.