**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. The Mechanic will be responsible for repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment, ensuring all efforts are compliant with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of experience and a strong knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment. + Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment. + Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs. + Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs. + Record repairs and maintenance performed. + Repair and replace damaged or worn parts. + Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications. + Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. + Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings. + Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices. + Strictly adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. + Provide assistance throughout the yard as needed. + Perform welding tasks. + Use metal tools such as torches, sanders, grinders, and torque wrenches. **Essential Skills** + 3-5+ years of experience working as a Mechanic on heavy equipment. + Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. + Valid driver's license. + Experience with welding. + Proficiency in using metal tools such as torches, sanders, grinders, and torque wrenches. + High school diploma or GED. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with heavy equipment, diesel, construction equipment, Caterpillar, Bobcat, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics. + Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team in a challenging and rewarding environment. We offer opportunities for growth and development, and prioritize a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards. **Work Environment** This position is based in a metal recycling plant where various materials such as steel, aluminum, brass, and copper are processed. The facility is large, mostly in an open yard with some enclosed production equipment, located at the Port of Oakland. The role involves exposure to all weather conditions, physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt, and requires the use of safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and face shields. The workload may be unpredictable, especially during peak times, requiring considerable adaptability and the ability to handle multiple safety and maintenance issues. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakland, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 Oakland,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 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.