HEAVY EQUIPMENT FIELD MECHANIC

Location : St Louis, MO, US, 63146

Company : Aerotek

Date Posted : 4 October 2024

Job Type : Per Diem

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Traveling Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

REQUIRED: 90% travel nationwide

Perks


  • Paid lodging and drive time


  • Company vehicle with gas card


  • $26-30/hr. + daily per diem


  • Tool Loan Program


  • Paid Time Off+ Holidays


  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance


  • Weekly Pay


  • Retirement Plan + Employer 401(k) Match


  • Annual Safety Allowance


  • Bi-Annual Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance


  • Company Provided Uniforms


Job Description

Equipment mechanic will be responsible for troubleshooting, installing, and repairs. There will be a mix of electrical & mechanical installs and repairs. Ability to install electronic equipment and troubleshoot. Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on existing equipment. Installs and repairs for GPS, back-up cameras, new technologies, repairs on all their equipment (bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, cranes, scissor lifts, etc)

Hard Skills


  • Troubleshooting


  • Installing electronic equipment


  • Electrical and mechanical repairs


  • Preventative maintenance


  • Inspections


Requirements


  • Must have a minimum of one year 12-volt electronic, automotive, mechanical and/or technical work experience or related schooling, to include a basic understanding of installation services and basic troubleshooting skills.


  • Must have basic IoT and Technology troubleshooting skills.


  • Must have basic electrical skills i.e. DVOM testing, able to identify different battery connect methods. (series, parallel, etc…)


  • Prior work with diesel equipment, heavy construction equipment or specialty lines, preferred.


  • Must be able to regularly travel for this position, including overnight or multi-night travel within an assigned or designated area.


  • Must possess a current and valid driver license with a clean driving record


Work Environment

Primarily will be a Field Mechanic, traveling nationwide. 90% of the role will be travel. Driving company vehicle. 6-12 weeks at a time on the road. Hours are primarily during the day but could be late afternoons, depending on clients schedule/availability.

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.