Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job Description As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing issues related to diesel engines and various systems such as hydraulics, brakes, transmission, and steering. Your role will include performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, and heavy haul trucks. You will also be required to perform welding or fabrication tasks as needed, prepare work orders, order parts, and maintain daily logs while fueling equipment. Ensuring a clean and orderly work area and meeting other housekeeping needs is also part of your responsibilities, along with performing additional assignments as required. Responsibilities Diagnose and repair diesel engine issues. Diagnose and repair hydraulic, brake, transmission, and steering systems. Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment. Execute welding or fabrication tasks on equipment. Prepare work orders and order necessary parts. Fuel equipment and maintain daily logs. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Perform additional assignments as needed. Essential Skills Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in the heavy construction industry. Ability to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment. Experience in pipelaying and construction. Additional Skills & Qualifications Diesel technician or mechanic degree is a plus. Welding experience is a plus. Skills in general labor, equipment check, and crane mechanics. Why Work Here? The role offers overtime hours up to 32 OT. Upon going permanent, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package including health, dental, and vision insurance. The company provides employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, wellness benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you will enjoy paid holidays and paid time off. Work Environment Work is conducted outdoors from Monday to Saturday, with 10-12 hour workdays. The position requires the ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of your arms, legs, and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling 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 Jul 4, 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.