**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose and repair issues in diesel engines, hydraulics, brakes, transmission, steering, and other systems. This role involves performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, and heavy haul trucks, as well as performing welding or fabrication tasks as necessary. The mechanic will also be responsible for preparing work orders, ordering parts, fueling equipment, and maintaining a daily log. Maintaining a clean and orderly work area and meeting other housekeeping needs is also essential. **Responsibilities** + Diagnose and repair issues in diesel engines + Diagnose and repair issues with hydraulics, brakes, transmission, steering, and other systems + Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment (e.g., dozers, excavators, heavy haul trucks) + Perform welding or fabrication tasks on equipment as necessary + Prepare work orders and order parts + Fuel equipment and maintain daily log + Maintain a clean and orderly work area + Perform additional assignments as needed **Essential Skills** + General labor and equipment check + Experience as a Crane Mechanic + Loader, Dozer, Excavator Mechanic skills + Ability to troubleshoot and repair construction and heavy equipment + Pipelaying experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in the heavy construction industry + Diesel technician or mechanic degree is a plus + Welding experience is a plus **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, wellness benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program are also provided. Employees enjoy paid holidays and paid time off. Additionally, there are opportunities for overtime hours, up to 32 hours. **Work Environment** This role involves working outdoors from Monday to Saturday with 10-12 hour workdays. The position requires the ability to perform physical activities that involve considerable use of arms, legs, and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Newport News,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.