Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Aerotek is hiring a Direct Hire for a Service Technician!

Job Description

This role is not a standard Monday-Friday position. You will be one of four service technicians on the team, responding promptly to customer calls, whether close to the shop in Coraopolis or in locations such as California. The role involves assembling, repairing, and servicing proprietary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites as needed, ensuring prompt service delivery.
• Assemble, disassemble, and service large drilling and foundation piling equipment, including hydraulic cylinders, diesel engines, transmissions, and other components.
• Perform machining and fabrication of steel components using various tools.
• Conduct thorough diagnostic testing to identify mechanical system problems.
• Write detailed service reports and manage parts order requisitions.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, and heavy construction machinery.
• Complete repairs and preventive maintenance on drilling and pile driving equipment efficiently.
• Safely assemble and disassemble rental fleet equipment for inspections and repairs.
• Perform minor repairs on-site as needed.
• Notify the Service Manager of any suspected customer damage.
• Complete quality control service tags for rental equipment inspections.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience working on heavy equipment as a mechanic.
• Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with construction equipment, mechanical, electrical systems, hydraulics, electronics, CAN-bus wiring, power trains, and diesel engines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive training provided, including potential travel to Texas or Germany.
• Must have all personal tools; specialty tools will be provided.
• Experience with companies like Caterpillar is desirable.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive wages along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy competitive vacation, holiday, and sick days, as well as 401K savings plans, pension programs, and a company bonus program. When traveling, benefit from paid door-to-door arrangements and company-provided cellphone, credit card, and fuel card.

Work Environment

When not traveling, report to the shop Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 3:30 pm. Travel occurs during the week, with weekends at home. The workweek ranges from 40-80 hours. Dress code is casual, suitable for working with heavy-duty equipment. The environment is dynamic, involving both in-shop and on-site work with access to advanced proprietary equipment.

This is a Contract position based out of Coraopolis, PA.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Coraopolis,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

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.