**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic** **Job Description** This position involves servicing various equipment used for construction projects, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, forklifts, and other related equipment. The role requires expertise in hydraulic systems and electronics. Previous experience with heavy equipment rental is a plus. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, oiling, and lubricating equipment. **Responsibilities** + Ensure that equipment is in good working order and fully operational for clients to rent on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. + Perform preventative maintenance, oiling, and lubricating of equipment. + Work within a team to ensure all daily check-ins and check-outs are completed. + Troubleshoot breakdowns in the shop, over the phone, and sometimes on the road. + Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer's specifications. + Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices. + Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings. **Essential Skills** + Experience with heavy equipment. + Knowledge of hydraulic systems and electronics. + Ability to work with boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other construction equipment. + Field service experience. + Troubleshooting and repair skills. + Understanding of schematics. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Industry-specific experience is a plus. + Experience in fixing and maintaining boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other construction equipment. **Work Environment** You will work in a smaller team of about 10-12 people on-site in a relaxed environment. The site includes a small yard with all the equipment. This is a traveling role with locations surrounding the Richmond area. You will drive a company vehicle and should be back home most nights. The shift is from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. **Location** This position is based out of Richmond, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. 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 Richmond,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 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.