**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic** **Schedule** **1st Shift — Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM** (Some overtime available based on seniority.) **About the Role** We are looking for a skilled **Heavy Equipment Mechanic** with strong experience in diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and forklift/heavy equipment repair. In this role, you will perform both corrective and preventative maintenance on a fleet of 270+ pieces of diesel-powered equipment at our yard. If you have 4+ years of hands-on experience working with forklifts, heavy machinery, and diesel engines—and you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented shop environment—this is a great opportunity to advance your career. **Key Responsibilities** + Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on a large fleet of diesel-powered equipment. + Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts, heavy machinery, and pickup trucks. + Service and repair hydraulic and electronic systems. + Utilize a work order and preventative maintenance system on a weekly basis. + Complete all repairs safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards. **Required Skills & Experience** + **4+ years** of experience in diesel, heavy equipment, or forklift repair. + Strong troubleshooting abilities across hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems. + Proven experience with diesel engine repairs and maintenance. + Ability to obtain a **TWIC card** within the first few weeks of employment. + Must have personal tools. **Preferred Experience** + Experience working with equipment from brands like **Volvo, Kubota, Detroit, and Caterpillar** **Why Join Us?** + Be part of a team that values **communication, cohesion, and a strong shop culture** . + Work within a **unionized environment** offering: + **Annual pay increases** + **Comprehensive healthcare coverage** + Join a supportive team committed to continuous improvement and collaboration. **Work Environment** + Dynamic shop environment with equipment ranging from early 90s models to brand-new machinery. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Philadelphia, PA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $76960.00/yr. long term, stable opp - room for growth OT ongoing training **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.