Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic**
**Job Description**
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to join our team. This position involves working with a variety of equipment, including excavators, skid loaders, small engines, and welding equipment. The primary focus will be on coordinating with the Equipment Manager and servicing equipment within the Phoenix metro area and occasionally in Flagstaff. The role requires independence and the ability to travel to various work sites each day, while ensuring you return home each night.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy construction equipment.
+ Maintain and repair equipment such as excavators, skid loaders, and small engines.
+ Conduct preventive maintenance and ensure equipment is in optimal working condition.
+ Coordinate with the Equipment Manager and occasionally work with a fueler.
+ Travel to multiple work sites daily, ranging from Coolidge to Tonopah.
+ Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
**Essential Skills**
+ Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with equipment repair.
+ Customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
+ Proficiency in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
+ Experience in welding and working with pneumatic systems.
+ Organizational skills and attention to detail.
+ Good communication skills.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ CDL required with a clean driving record.
+ Understanding of ADOT and DOT requirements for truck drivers.
+ Some mechanics may possess Hazmat certifications.
**Why Work Here?**
This position offers benefits provided by the union, creating a supportive and collaborative environment. Employees enjoy the advantage of returning home each night and working within the vibrant Phoenix area. Additionally, the union ensures competitive benefits and a community-focused work culture.
**Work Environment**
This is a union position that requires field work at various construction sites. Work hours vary with the summer heat, starting between 5am and 7am, with an hour lunch break. Expect a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime if needed. Travel is primarily within the Phoenix area, with rare trips to Flagstaff and McGuireville. A work truck equipped with torch and welding equipment will be provided, and basic tools are required for the role.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, Arizona.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $79000.00/yr.
Benefits will be what the UNION offers to all members. The client is confirming the specifics and will provide them once they have the info. TBD
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully remote position.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.
**Job Description**
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to join our team. This position involves working with a variety of equipment, including excavators, skid loaders, small engines, and welding equipment. The primary focus will be on coordinating with the Equipment Manager and servicing equipment within the Phoenix metro area and occasionally in Flagstaff. The role requires independence and the ability to travel to various work sites each day, while ensuring you return home each night.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy construction equipment.
+ Maintain and repair equipment such as excavators, skid loaders, and small engines.
+ Conduct preventive maintenance and ensure equipment is in optimal working condition.
+ Coordinate with the Equipment Manager and occasionally work with a fueler.
+ Travel to multiple work sites daily, ranging from Coolidge to Tonopah.
+ Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
**Essential Skills**
+ Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with equipment repair.
+ Customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
+ Proficiency in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
+ Experience in welding and working with pneumatic systems.
+ Organizational skills and attention to detail.
+ Good communication skills.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ CDL required with a clean driving record.
+ Understanding of ADOT and DOT requirements for truck drivers.
+ Some mechanics may possess Hazmat certifications.
**Why Work Here?**
This position offers benefits provided by the union, creating a supportive and collaborative environment. Employees enjoy the advantage of returning home each night and working within the vibrant Phoenix area. Additionally, the union ensures competitive benefits and a community-focused work culture.
**Work Environment**
This is a union position that requires field work at various construction sites. Work hours vary with the summer heat, starting between 5am and 7am, with an hour lunch break. Expect a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime if needed. Travel is primarily within the Phoenix area, with rare trips to Flagstaff and McGuireville. A work truck equipped with torch and welding equipment will be provided, and basic tools are required for the role.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, Arizona.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $79000.00/yr.
Benefits will be what the UNION offers to all members. The client is confirming the specifics and will provide them once they have the info. TBD
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully remote position.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.
Job ID: 487251144
Originally Posted on: 7/29/2025
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