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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Aerotek (Oklahoma City, OK)
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• _Location: Oklahoma City, OK_
• _Job Type: Permanent | Shop & Field Positions Available_
About the Role
Join a team that keeps the construction industry moving. As a **Heavy Equipment Mechanic** , you’ll perform advanced diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on heavy machinery such as dozers, excavators, and Caterpillar equipment. You’ll work with precision and pride, ensuring every machine operates at peak performance.
Key Responsibilities
+ 🔧 Diagnose, disassemble, repair, and reassemble heavy equipment and diesel engines
+ 📋 Complete service documentation and access internal databases accurately
+ 💬 Provide detailed repair estimates and pricing to customers
+ ⚠️ Follow contamination control and HAZMAT protocols
+ 🧪 Conduct failure analysis and verify repairs through testing and adjustment
+ 👥 Mentor junior technicians and support team development
+ 🎓 Complete Level I, II, and III training modules
What You Bring
+ ✅ Hands-on experience with mechanical repair of heavy equipment
+ 🛠️ Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
+ 📘 Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and safety guidelines
+ 💻 Familiarity with diagnostic software and order processing systems
+ ❄️ Air-conditioning certification preferred
+ 🚜 Forklift and/or man lift certification (or willingness to obtain)
+ ⛏️ MSHA certification may be required for field roles
Qualifications
+ 🎓 High school diploma or GED required
+ 🧰 Associate’s degree or technical certificate in diesel technology preferred
+ 🕐 1–5 years of experience as a diesel or automotive technician, or equivalent
+ 🤝 Strong communication and customer service skills
Why Join Us?
+ 🏗️ Work with a company that supports the construction industry and offers stability—even during market downturns
+ 📈 Opportunities for growth and advancement
+ 💼 Competitive compensation and benefits package
Work Environment
+ 🏢 **Shop & Field Roles Available**
+ 🚐 Field positions may require up to 40% travel and include on-call responsibilities
+ ⏰ Flexible scheduling including shift work, overtime, and emergency service calls
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $104000.00/yr.
Full benefits health/dental/vision/401k, PTO accrual starts day 1
Tooling Account credit
Every quarter get 100$ credit for tools (nice CAT branded tools)
Can finance the tools and have $50 deducted each week from paycheck
They do offer a relo/reimbursement package (nothing crazy)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Oklahoma City,OK.
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.
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