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Hiring Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Job Description

This position involves identifying and providing solutions to equipment malfunctions and failures through inspection, diagnosis, repair, reconditioning, and preparation of equipment both in-house and in the field. You will work with heavy-duty off-highway transmissions, axles, and components from various vendors such as Twin Disc, ZF, Funk, Clark, AxleTech, Wichita, Eaton, Murphy, and Carraro.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose equipment malfunctions and failures.

• Repair, recondition, and prepare equipment in a timely manner.

• Troubleshoot and repair engines, transmissions, axles, and drives.

• Work on heavy equipment, including telehandlers and skidders.

• Convert transmissions from manual to automatic.

• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on diesel engines.

• Work with transmissions, rear ends, and engine rebuilds.

• Adhere to DOT regulations and work on large-scale gearboxes.

Essential Skills

• Experience in diesel maintenance and heavy equipment repair.

• Proficiency in hydraulics and troubleshooting.

• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance.

• Experience with engine troubleshooting and repair in the diesel or automotive industry.

• Knowledge of basic hydraulic principles and DC current electronic fundamentals.

• Ability to read and understand assembly manuals, drawings, and schematics.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and failure analysis skills.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8 consecutive hours.

• Dexterity and agility for climbing around equipment and driving vehicles with clutch transmission.

• Strong customer service orientation and sense of urgency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Possess a basic set of tools.

• Experience with marine equipment preferred.

• 3-5 years of heavy equipment mechanic experience preferred.

• 3-5 years of diesel tech experience.

• Experience with Deutz and Isuzu Line preferred.

• Vocational training or military mechanic training preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a supportive team environment with a tight-knit crew. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k with company match, health savings account, employee assistance programs, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and 16 days of PTO to start.

Work Environment

Work in a newer shop on heavy equipment ranging from construction to marine equipment. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm, with potential for slight variations. This is a smaller team environment where teamwork and a good fit with the crew are 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 Sumner,WA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 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.