Aerotek is hiring: Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Merrillville

Heavy Equipment Rental Truck Mechanic

Job Description

Under the guidance of the Service Manager, a Heavy Equipment Rental Truck Mechanic will conduct service and repair procedures on truck-mounted vacuum equipment both in the shop and out in the field. This position requires occasional travel for field service and repair calls, as well as attendance at necessary training sessions. The work related to the chassis includes performing routine preventive maintenance inspections and fulfilling requirements for fuels, fluids, and lubrication.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Effectively read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.

• Perform all scheduled preventive maintenance inspections of chassis, vacuum body, hydraulic, electrical, air, and water systems.

• Conduct all repairs within DOT or OEM standards to ensure rental equipment is in "Ready to Rent" status.

• Perform and document inspections of fleet equipment.

• Maintain and organize shop and storage areas, ensuring proper storage of flammable items.

Essential Skills

• Solid understanding of the function, operation, and maintenance of truck-mounted vacuum equipment.

• Proficiency in mechanical and hydraulic systems and electrical troubleshooting.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data, drawings, and schematics.

• Ability to administer DOT inspections.

• Experience with troubleshooting, heavy equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, mechanical repair, diesel engines, and welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of three years of verifiable experience as a mechanic.

• Preference for candidates with experience as heavy equipment, hydraulic, trailer, or construction mechanics.

• Experience with truck-mounted vacuum equipment is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and vision coverage from day one, 10 holidays, and a generous vacation policy. Employees receive five vacation days in the first year and ten in subsequent years. Benefits are competitively priced at $36 per individual on a biweekly basis. Additionally, we provide a 401K with a $0.50 match up to 6%. Our newer facility is clean and well-maintained, offering a pleasant working environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a service repair shop with a day shift schedule, 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. While the position includes some call-outs, there is no weekend work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Merrillville, Indiana.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Merrillville, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $66560.00/yr.

Super Products Offers

• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 1st Shift Hours

• Profit Share

• Company provided uniforms

• New, clean, safe facility

• Growing, successful company

• Plus a full, comprehensive benefit package including:

• Matching 401K

• Paid Holidays, Sick Time and Vacation

• Gym membership reimbursement

• Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD

• Educational assistance and dependent scholarship programs

• And more!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Merrillville,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 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.