Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Aerotek
**Job Title: Equipment Mechanic**
**Job Description**
You will be working as a maintenance mechanic for a scrap yard, performing upkeep and repairs on trailers and heavy equipment. The equipment ranges from forklifts and front-end loaders to Liebherr cranes. You will perform both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and necessary repairs. Additionally, experience with hydraulic systems and air pumps and valves is required. Welding experience and a Class A CDL are highly desirable.
**Shift and Pay**
Pay ranges from $28-$35/hr
You will work from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with possible Saturday hours.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform mechanic repairs on tractor trailers and heavy equipment
+ Conduct preventive maintenance, including greasing, bearing checks, oil changes, and filter changes
+ Troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems, including reading prints or schematics
+ Repair air leaks and air valves
+ Perform heavy welding on large metal and steel
+ Service skid steers, material handlers, forklifts, and front-end loaders
+ Keep work area clean and notify the supervisor of needed repairs
+ Possibly operate equipment to ensure proper functionality
+ Comply with company site policies and safety procedures
+ Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
**Essential Skills**
+ 5+ years of experience working as a mechanic
+ Experience with diesel engines and heavy equipment
+ Knowledge of hydraulic components and schematics
+ Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues
+ Proficiency in welding and fabrication is a plus
+ Class A CDL is a plus
+ Ability to work in various weather conditions and rough terrain
+ Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and climb in and out of machinery
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Welding and fabrication experience
+ Ability to provide own basic tools
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills
+ Ability to work well with others and in tight quarters
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $72800.00
• Health Insurance (15-27% of premium) – eligible 1st day
• Eligible for HRA, Dental & Vision if signed up for our Health Insurance
o HRA (covers all but $300/600 + 20% of deductible) – eligible 1st day
o Dental Insurance – eligible 1st day
o Vision Insurance – eligible 1st day
• Life Insurance $35,000 – eligible 1st day
• STD/LTD – eligible 1st day
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Compass/Alight
• 401(k)- after 1 year emp & enroll 1/1 or 7/1, fully vested after 6 years, 25% match
• Possible Profit Sharing
• Year-end Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Holidays – 8 (after 90 days)
• Referral Bonus Opportunity
• Uniforms
• Safety Glasses
• Holiday Party
• Family Picnic
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in HARRISBURG,PA.
**Application Deadline**
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 29, 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.
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