Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Mechanics are responsible for repairing, maintaining, and diagnosing heavy equipment used for the unloading, loading, transfer, and storage of bulk materials. This position requires availability for overtime and call-outs when needed.

ResponsibilitiesDismantle and repair heavy equipment including diesel and gas engines, electric motors and generators, hydraulic and pneumatic attachments, cable handling devices, control systems, fuel and brake systems, and more.Diagnose problems and make repairs to heavy equipment such as cranes, loaders, and dozers.Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical engines, vehicles, and equipment used in bulk handling operations.Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices on equipment and make necessary adjustments.Operate a variety of tools and equipment including cutting torch, welder, forklift, hand tools, power tools (impact wrench, drills, etc.), and electric meters.Essential SkillsExperience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.Proficiency in forklift repair.Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.Knowledge of diesel engines and preventive maintenance.Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.Ability to read and interpret blueprints.Experience with construction equipment such as Caterpillar.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in dismantling and repairing diesel and gas engines, electric motors, and generators.Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic attachments.Experience with cable handling devices, control systems, fuel, and brake systems.Proficient in operating a variety of tools and equipment.Why Work Here?

Join our team to leverage your expertise in a challenging yet rewarding environment. We offer opportunities for overtime and call-outs, ensuring you are well-compensated for your skills. Our company values a strong work-life balance and provides a supportive work culture.

Work Environment

This position operates in a coal terminal, which is a dirty environment with heavy equipment. The maintenance department works Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with the requirement to be available for overtime and call-outs as needed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $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 Belle Chasse,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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