**Job Title: Shop Service Mechanic** **Job Description** Diagnose, service, and repair various systems found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, transmissions, computer-controlled automatic transmissions, and pneumatic systems. Troubleshoot malfunctions in the equipment and repair them. Repair and service track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic, reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions. Service, diagnose, repair, and maintain speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions. Tune diesel engines, service valves, fuel filters, and turbochargers, and pressure check fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc. Diagnose problems, disassemble units, repair or replace parts, and reassemble units in the cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating, and air conditioning, hydraulic and air systems. Overhaul engines, replace engines, and rebuild components. Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition. May assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques. Perform related work as assigned. **Responsibilities** + Diagnose, service, and repair heavy equipment systems. + Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform necessary repairs. + Repair and service various heavy equipment components such as track drive sprockets, rails, and idler wheels. + Maintain and repair speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions. + Tune diesel engines, service valves, fuel filters, and turbochargers. + Diagnose and repair problems in cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating, air conditioning, hydraulic, and air systems. + Overhaul and replace engines, rebuild components. + Maintain a clean and organized work area. + Assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques. + Perform related tasks as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment systems. + Strong troubleshooting skills. + Expertise in using hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists. + Ability to read manuals and schematics. + Experience in rebuilding engines and major driveline components. + Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in machinery and engine repair. + Ability to use diagnostic testing and tuning equipment. + Proficiency in gas and electric welding equipment. + Skilled in reading hydraulic and electrical schematics. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience as a Shop Mechanic or Mobile Mechanic. + Knowledge of hydraulic systems, construction equipment, and heavy equipment such as backhoes and excavators. **Why Work Here?** Great benefits when going direct. The company has its own credit union with extremely low-interest rates on vehicles and offers company vehicles when going direct. It is a family-owned company that is very stable and averse to downturns, with a significant amount of infrastructure work ongoing in South Texas. The company also boasts great leadership. **Work Environment** The Shop Service Mechanic will work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment, servicing or repairing incoming equipment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edinburg, Texas. For quicker response call recruiter Britney (618-680-0175) **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $42.00 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 Edinburg,TX. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 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.