• Heavy Equipment Mechanic

    Aerotek (Rocky Mount, VA)


    Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Diesel Mechanic

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and rebuilding motors, conducting preventative maintenance, and performing diagnostics on a variety of equipment including loaders, dozers, and skid steers. This role requires experience with diagnostics and transmission, as well as the ability to rebuild hydraulic pumps. You will be provided with all necessary tools and a laptop, and you will need to be proficient in relevant software.

    Responsibilities

    + Repair and rebuild motors on heavy equipment.

    + Conduct preventative maintenance, including hydraulics, greasing, and diagnostics.

    + Repair equipment such as loaders, dozers, and skid steers.

    + Perform diagnostics and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.

    + Rebuild hydraulic pumps.

    + Utilize provided tools and laptop for maintenance and repairs.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance repair.

    + Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and industrial maintenance.

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

    + Skilled in welding and preventive maintenance.

    + Familiarity with pneumatics and hydraulics.

    + Experience in diesel engine repair and maintenance.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with motor and transmission repair.

    + Routine maintenance experience with farm machinery.

    + Mechanically inclined with forklift repair skills.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a team that values your expertise and provides opportunities for growth. Enjoy benefits such as a 401k plan and an annual production bonus. Take advantage of the potential for a raise after completing a hydraulic training class.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a dynamic environment that can be dusty and dirty, and is not climate controlled. The role involves hands-on work with heavy equipment and requires a readiness to adapt to challenging conditions.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Rocky Mount, Virginia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $66560.00/yr.

     

    Employee profit share, medical, vision, dental.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Rocky Mount,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.