Rig Mechanic

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

A large environmental drilling company is seeking skilled mechanics to assist in the shop with building and repairing diesel engines and assembling equipment for drilling rigs. The role involves handling hydraulic repairs and working with equipment similar to heavy construction or farm equipment. The position may also require spot welding or collaboration with fabricators.

Must Haves

• Experience in building and repairing diesel engines.

• Heavy equipment mechanic experience.

• Proficiency in hydraulic repairs.

• Basic electrical knowledge.

• Ability to work with blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain drilling rigs as they return from the field.

• Build and overhaul diesel engines.

• Perform hydraulic repairs and handle equipment similar to heavy construction or farm machinery.

• Collaborate in assembling equipment for drilling rigs.

• Possibly perform spot welding or coordinate with fabricators.

Why Work Here?

This short-term role offers a significant number of hours with the potential for extension. The company is committed to caring for their employees and offers opportunities to travel across the country and potentially offshore once direct.

Work Environment

The work environment is a shop and yard setting that is not climate controlled, yet organized.

Working with heavy equipment mechanics, diesel mechanics, drillers, operators, and inspectors, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere.

Dress code requires steel toes, jeans, and a work shirt.

Day shifts from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Overtime and weekend work may be necessary, reflecting the busy nature of the shop.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.

Can only guarantee 1mo of work but very likely to keep extending their needs and potentially even bringing direct if there's enough work.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Houston,TX 77081.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.