Aerotek
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description
Join our team as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, where you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing issues in diesel engines, hydraulics, brakes, transmission, steering, and other systems. You will perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, and heavy haul trucks. This role also requires you to conduct welding or fabrication tasks as necessary, prepare work orders, order parts, and fuel equipment while maintaining a daily log. You will also be expected to keep a clean and orderly work area and meet other housekeeping needs, as well as perform additional assignments as needed.
Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair diesel engine issues.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulics, brakes, transmission, steering, and other systems.
Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment like dozers, excavators, and heavy haul trucks.
Conduct welding or fabrication tasks as necessary.
Prepare work orders and order parts.
Fuel equipment and maintain a daily log.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and meet housekeeping needs.
Perform additional assignments as needed.
Essential Skills
Experience in general labor, equipment checks, and crane mechanics.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment and pipelaying machinery.
Experience working with loaders, dozers, and excavators.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in the heavy construction industry.
A degree as a diesel technician or mechanic is a plus.
Welding experience is a plus.
Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, wellness benefits, and an employee assistance program. Enjoy paid holidays and paid time off. Take advantage of overtime opportunities, with up to 32 hours of overtime available.
Work Environment
This role 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 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 Sep 15, 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
Join our team as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, where you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing issues in diesel engines, hydraulics, brakes, transmission, steering, and other systems. You will perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, and heavy haul trucks. This role also requires you to conduct welding or fabrication tasks as necessary, prepare work orders, order parts, and fuel equipment while maintaining a daily log. You will also be expected to keep a clean and orderly work area and meet other housekeeping needs, as well as perform additional assignments as needed.
Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair diesel engine issues.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulics, brakes, transmission, steering, and other systems.
Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment like dozers, excavators, and heavy haul trucks.
Conduct welding or fabrication tasks as necessary.
Prepare work orders and order parts.
Fuel equipment and maintain a daily log.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and meet housekeeping needs.
Perform additional assignments as needed.
Essential Skills
Experience in general labor, equipment checks, and crane mechanics.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment and pipelaying machinery.
Experience working with loaders, dozers, and excavators.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in the heavy construction industry.
A degree as a diesel technician or mechanic is a plus.
Welding experience is a plus.
Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, wellness benefits, and an employee assistance program. Enjoy paid holidays and paid time off. Take advantage of overtime opportunities, with up to 32 hours of overtime available.
Work Environment
This role 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 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 Sep 15, 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.