Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic responsible for the overall maintenance of yard equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and balers. This role requires expertise in hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, and power steering, along with the ability to perform preventive maintenance.
Responsibilities
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Conduct maintenance and repairs on yard equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and balers.
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Perform tasks involving hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, and power steering.
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Handle maintenance and repair work on truck brands such as KW and forklifts.
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Repair and replace hoses, address leaks, handle seals, and maintain grapples.
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Report daily on maintenance needs and results.
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Support the Operations Manager in setting deadlines and criteria for projects.
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Prioritize hands-on mechanic work with minimal reporting.
Essential Skills
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Minimum five years of maintenance experience.
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Mechanical aptitude with knowledge in electrical, hydraulic, welding, and diesel systems.
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Experience with forklift and crane maintenance and repair.
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Proficiency in industrial maintenance and heavy equipment mechanics.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Welding and torch cutting experience is a plus.
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Experience with SAP and fabrication is beneficial.
Why Work Here?
Join a team that values your skills and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k plan with a match up to 6%, an annual bonus, and health benefits covering medical, dental, and vision. Enjoy the flexibility of a time bank where you accrue PTO weekly and can use up to two weeks within your first six months.
Work Environment
This role involves working both indoors and outdoors in a yard setting with material moving equipment. The environment is not temperature controlled, so flexibility with weather conditions is essential. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional Saturday shifts and the possibility of starting as early as 6:00 am.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Tampa,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.