Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at Oklahoma Staffing in Oklahoma City

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Job Type: Permanent | Shop & Field Positions Available

About the Role

Join a team that keeps the construction industry moving. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you'll perform advanced diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on heavy machinery such as dozers, excavators, and Caterpillar equipment. You'll work with precision and pride, ensuring every machine operates at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, disassemble, repair, and reassemble heavy equipment and diesel engines

Complete service documentation and access internal databases accurately

Provide detailed repair estimates and pricing to customers

Follow contamination control and HAZMAT protocols

Conduct failure analysis and verify repairs through testing and adjustment

Mentor junior technicians and support team development

Complete Level I, II, and III training modules

What You Bring

Hands-on experience with mechanical repair of heavy equipment

Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and safety guidelines

Familiarity with diagnostic software and order processing systems

Air-conditioning certification preferred

Forklift and/or man lift certification (or willingness to obtain)

MSHA certification may be required for field roles

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Associate's degree or technical certificate in diesel technology preferred

15 years of experience as a diesel or automotive technician, or equivalent

Strong communication and customer service skills

Why Join Us?

Work with a company that supports the construction industry and offers stabilityeven during market downturns

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Work Environment

Shop & Field Roles Available

Field positions may require up to 40% travel and include on-call responsibilities

Flexible scheduling including shift work, overtime, and emergency service calls

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $104000.00/yr. Full benefits health/dental/vision/401k, PTO accrual starts day 1 Tooling Account credit Every quarter get 100$ credit for tools (nice CAT branded tools) Can finance the tools and have $50 deducted each week from paycheck They do offer a relo/reimbursement package (nothing crazy)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oklahoma City, OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 7, 2026.

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.