**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic** **Job Description** Consult with the Service Supervisor to plan an effective work and travel schedule, prioritizing customer needs and considering the location of the machine and parts availability. Diagnose malfunctions, repair or replace worn and defective parts, install new assemblies, and adjust devices and controls to correct malfunctions and keep machines in operating condition. Provide tools and parts, and arrange facilities to perform repair work, usually on customer premises. Inspect, operate, and test machines upon initial delivery, at specified inspection intervals, and upon completion of any repair work to ensure proper functioning of equipment and its components. Report to the Service Supervisor with details such as the customer's name, machine description, nature of malfunction, time involved in working, driving, and waiting, mileage, etc., for accurate billing and account charging. Strive to increase technical skills through attendance at company-sponsored vocational schools, annual training meetings, and reading technical literature. Maintain a neat personal appearance and keep the service truck clean, polished, and orderly to promote and enhance the company image. Experienced or advanced servicemen are expected to serve as troubleshooters for recurring or unusual problems, conferring with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other service personnel to resolve issues. **Responsibilities** + Consult with Service Supervisor to plan effective work and travel schedules. + Diagnose malfunctions and repair or replace worn and defective parts. + Install new assemblies and adjust devices and controls to correct malfunctions. + Provide tools and parts, and arrange facilities to perform repair work. + Inspect, operate, and test machines upon initial delivery, at specified intervals, and after repair work. + Report details to the Service Supervisor for accurate billing and account charging. + Increase technical skills through vocational schools, training meetings, and technical literature. + Maintain a neat personal appearance and keep the service truck clean and orderly. + Serve as troubleshooters for recurring or unusual problems, conferring with relevant personnel. **Essential Skills** + Experience with Diesel, Hydraulics, Heavy Equipment, Mechanical Repair. + Capability to lift 50 pounds. + Valid driver's license and good driving record. + Basic computer skills. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical material. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with heavy equipment and hydraulics. + Capability of stooping, bending, and climbing. + Willingness to stay overnight at out-of-town locations occasionally. **Why Work Here?** We offer comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Vacation, 10 Holidays, 401K, and Life Insurance. **Work Environment** Working on-site from Monday to Friday with some weekends, 7am-4pm. Work is performed in all weather conditions and involves some travel. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00 • 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 Chesapeake,VA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 6, 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.