**Heavy Equipment Mechanic** Pay Rate - $25 - $35/hr. **Job Description** Reporting to the Service Manager, a Service Technician performs mechanical maintenance and assembly adjustments on heavy construction equipment, lift trucks, road construction and aggregate machinery, or quarry mining equipment. The qualified service technician possesses hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting capability, is punctual and maintains a professional and respectful demeanor with both staff and customers. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position and work is performed both in the shop and out in the field under varying temperatures and weather-related conditions. Typical shop hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM but may vary by location. Technicians must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed to meet customer’s needs. **Responsibilities** + Perform mechanical maintenance and assembly adjustments on heavy construction equipment, lift trucks, road construction and aggregate machinery, or quarry mining equipment. + Troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical issues. + Ensure punctuality and maintain a professional and respectful demeanor with both staff and customers. + Work both in the shop and out in the field under varying temperatures and weather-related conditions. + Be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed to meet customer’s needs. **Essential Skills** + Vocational Training or 2+ years of experience performing heavy machinery mechanical services (Volvo, Roadtec, brands preferred). + 2+ years of hydraulic, electrical, and heavy construction equipment experience. + Proficiency using heavy machinery diagnostics equipment. + Must have own set of tools. + Must pass pre-employment DOT physical and drug/alcohol screening. + Possess or obtain Class B CDL license within first 60 days of employment. + Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance. + Ability to sit, stand, twist, squat, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull on a daily basis. + Must be able to work indoors or outdoors under a variety of temperatures and weather conditions. **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, HSA, dental, and vision with buy-up plans for dental and vision. Employees enjoy a 401(k) retirement plan with company match provision, company-paid life/AD&D for self and family, supplemental life/AD&D for self and family, and company-paid holidays. We provide a fuel card if using a service truck, a company credit card for business expenses and travel if needed, computer equipment or an iPad if necessary, and a cell phone or allowance. Additionally, we provide uniforms and an annual stipend for steel toe boots. Our tight-knit community fosters a supportive and engaging work environment. **Work Environment** Work is split 50% in the shop and 50% on-site. The position requires working under varying temperatures and weather-related conditions, both indoors and outdoors. Typical shop hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM but may vary by location. Flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed is essential. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00 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 Topeka,KS. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 23, 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.