• Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

    Aerotek (Newburg, PA)


    Job Title: Diesel Mechanic

    Job Description

    As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of diesel engines and associated systems. Your expertise will ensure the efficient operation and safety of heavy trucks and trailers.

    Responsibilities

    + Adjust and replace air brake systems, including chambers and diagnose brake systems.

    + Work with heavy truck and trailer wiring systems.

    + Repair and maintain diesel engines from manufacturers such as Cummins, Cat, Paccar, and International.

    + Perform fabrication tasks, including wire feed and stick welding.

    + Repair and maintain hydraulic pumps and cylinders.

    + Work with DPF and exhaust after-treatment systems.

    + Repair and replace truck tires.

    + Handle medium-duty trucks, specifically Ford F-550 with 6.7L diesel engines.

    + Diagnose and repair small engines.

    + Service electric trailer brakes.

    + Ensure punctuality, safety, and cleanliness in the work area.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in diesel engine repair, including Cummins, Cat, Paccar, and International engines.

    + Knowledge of air brake systems and their components.

    + Experience with heavy truck and trailer wiring systems.

    + Fabrication skills, including wire feed and stick welding.

    + Expertise in hydraulic systems, including pumps and cylinders.

    + Experience with DPF and exhaust after-treatment systems.

    + A/C certification for R-134A systems.

    + Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 2-3 years of heavy equipment or farming experience.

    + Clean driving record.

    + Ability to pass a drug test.

    + Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

    + Ability to travel locally, covering up to 150 miles daily.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join our team to enjoy comprehensive health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan. We value your time and offer 100% paid travel time. Although long hours are expected, you will be home every night.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work outdoors in various weather conditions across Southern and Northern California, with potential work on military sites, open fields, and airports. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, including a direct and hardworking driller, in a challenging but rewarding environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NEWBURG, Pennsylvania.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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 NEWBURG,PA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.