Heavy Equipment Mechanic**
**Job Description**
As a Service Technician, you will perform mechanical maintenance and assembly adjustments on heavy construction equipment, lift trucks, road construction machinery, and quarry mining equipment. You should possess hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting capabilities and maintain a professional demeanor with both staff and customers. This non-exempt position involves work performed both in the shop and field under varying conditions. Flexibility to work weekends and overtime is required.
Applicable experience include diesel mechanic work, construction equipment maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance/mechanic
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform machine repair and maintenance services in the shop and at customer sites.
+ Operate and maintain electric and air-powered hand tools.
+ Participate in testing and commissioning products.
+ Conduct pre-startup checks to ensure machines are ready for use.
+ Meet work quality standards using visual and mechanical inspection methods.
+ Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
+ Follow established safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
+ Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with health and safety protocols.
+ Troubleshoot equipment using hydraulic and electrical schematics.
+ Complete repair tickets accurately, indicating work completed and needed follow-up.
+ Communicate services and repairs performed to customers professionally.
**Essential Skills**
+ Vocational Training or 2+ years of experience in heavy machinery mechanical services.
+ 2+ years of hydraulic, electrical, and heavy construction equipment experience.
+ Proficiency using heavy machinery diagnostics equipment.
+ Possess own set of tools.
+ Pass pre-employment DOT physical and drug/alcohol screening.
+ Obtain Class B CDL license within the first 60 days of employment.
+ Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High School Diploma or GED.
+ Capability to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance.
+ Ability to perform physical activities such as sitting, standing, twisting, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
+ Experience working indoors or outdoors under various temperature and weather conditions.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, HSA, dental, and vision plans with buy-up options. Participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Benefit from company-paid life insurance and AD&D for you and your family, along with supplemental options. Experience company-paid holidays, a fuel card for service truck use, and a company credit card for business expenses. Receive computer equipment or an iPad if necessary, and a cell phone or allowance. Uniforms and an annual stipend for steel toe boots are provided.
**Work Environment**
The role involves a 50% split between shop work and field work. Expect to work under various temperatures and weather-related conditions, adhering to a professional attire.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Topeka, Kansas.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Topeka,KS.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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**
As a Service Technician, you will perform mechanical maintenance and assembly adjustments on heavy construction equipment, lift trucks, road construction machinery, and quarry mining equipment. You should possess hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting capabilities and maintain a professional demeanor with both staff and customers. This non-exempt position involves work performed both in the shop and field under varying conditions. Flexibility to work weekends and overtime is required.
Applicable experience include diesel mechanic work, construction equipment maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance/mechanic
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform machine repair and maintenance services in the shop and at customer sites.
+ Operate and maintain electric and air-powered hand tools.
+ Participate in testing and commissioning products.
+ Conduct pre-startup checks to ensure machines are ready for use.
+ Meet work quality standards using visual and mechanical inspection methods.
+ Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
+ Follow established safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
+ Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with health and safety protocols.
+ Troubleshoot equipment using hydraulic and electrical schematics.
+ Complete repair tickets accurately, indicating work completed and needed follow-up.
+ Communicate services and repairs performed to customers professionally.
**Essential Skills**
+ Vocational Training or 2+ years of experience in heavy machinery mechanical services.
+ 2+ years of hydraulic, electrical, and heavy construction equipment experience.
+ Proficiency using heavy machinery diagnostics equipment.
+ Possess own set of tools.
+ Pass pre-employment DOT physical and drug/alcohol screening.
+ Obtain Class B CDL license within the first 60 days of employment.
+ Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High School Diploma or GED.
+ Capability to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance.
+ Ability to perform physical activities such as sitting, standing, twisting, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
+ Experience working indoors or outdoors under various temperature and weather conditions.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, HSA, dental, and vision plans with buy-up options. Participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Benefit from company-paid life insurance and AD&D for you and your family, along with supplemental options. Experience company-paid holidays, a fuel card for service truck use, and a company credit card for business expenses. Receive computer equipment or an iPad if necessary, and a cell phone or allowance. Uniforms and an annual stipend for steel toe boots are provided.
**Work Environment**
The role involves a 50% split between shop work and field work. Expect to work under various temperatures and weather-related conditions, adhering to a professional attire.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Topeka, Kansas.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Topeka,KS.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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: 489065545
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025
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