Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic Norfolk, VA area

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose and repair issues in diesel engines, hydraulics, brakes, transmission, steering, and other systems. The role involves performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, and heavy haul trucks, as well as welding or fabrication tasks as needed. The successful candidate will also prepare work orders, order parts, fuel equipment, and maintain a daily log. Maintaining a clean and orderly work area and performing additional assignments as needed is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair issues in diesel engines

• Diagnose and repair issues with hydraulics, brakes, transmission, steering, and other systems

• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, heavy haul trucks

• Perform welding or fabrication tasks on equipment as necessary

• Prepare work orders and order parts

• Fuel equipment and maintain daily log

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and meet other housekeeping needs

• Perform additional assignments as needed

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in the heavy construction industry

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair construction and heavy equipment

• Experience as a Crane Mechanic, Loader Mechanic, Dozer Mechanic, and Excavator Mechanic

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Diesel technician or mechanic degree is a plus

• Welding experience is a plus

Why Work Here?

We offer overtime hours up to 32 hours per week and upon permanent employment, a comprehensive compensation package including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, wellness benefits, an employee assistance program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Work Environment

The work environment is outdoors, Monday through Saturday, with 10-12 hour days. The role requires the ability to perform physical activities that involve considerable use of arms, legs, and the 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

• 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 will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 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.