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Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team on the 1st Shift. In this role, you’ll be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on a wide range of equipment, including light- and heavy-duty trucks, skid loaders, backhoes, pavers, and other construction machinery.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct routine maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment reliability and safety.

+ Diagnose mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and troubleshoot components.

+ Perform repairs such as brake replacements, part installations, and system adjustments.

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the shop.

+ Travel to job sites as needed to perform on-site repairs and emergency service.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with construction equipment maintenance and repair.

+ Familiarity with diagnostic tools and mechanical systems.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

+ Proficiency in repair of heavy equipment, hydraulics, diesel, pneumatics, and heavy machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Work experience or schooling in heavy equipment repair.

+ Knowledge of preventive maintenance, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.

+ Experience with Caterpillar and other heavy machinery.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers great growth potential and quick raises, where your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 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.