Purcellville, VA, 20132, USA
11 hours ago
Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic
**Job Title: Traveling Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic** Job Description We are seeking two skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanics to join our team and travel to construction job sites across the Northeast and Southeast regions, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, the Carolinas, and occasionally Georgia. This role involves traveling to a new area every two weeks and requires expertise in diagnosing and repairing heavy construction equipment. Responsibilities + Utilize computer-based software, service manuals, and electronic engine control diagnostic equipment to diagnose equipment malfunctions. + Inspect vehicles, machines, or equipment to diagnose defects, analyze malfunctions, and determine necessary repairs. + Repair and maintain construction equipment, including skid steers, excavators, hydraulic rigs, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools. + Test repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency. + Weld or fabricate broken parts and structural members as needed. + Deliver parts, conduct parts research, process work order entries, and perform other duties as assigned by the Equipment Superintendent. + Strictly observe and comply with all established safety standards. Essential Skills + Proficiency in diagnostic testing and troubleshooting heavy equipment. + Experience with hydraulics, hydraulic repairs, and diesel engines. + Strong mechanical, welding, and fabrication skills. + Ability to research and understand technical data, wiring, vacuum, air, and hydraulic diagrams. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $93600.00/yr. You earn travel time to each project, $50/day meal assistance and then travel time to get home two weeks later. Your hotel room is paid for and in addition to your hourly rate, you are working consistent overtime. Our rate of pay is generally between $35 and $45/hour depending on your experience. If you earn $35/hour….. $1400/week - $22 x 40 hours $110/week – based on 5 hours of travel time each week $240/week - $40/day per diem (assuming 6 nights away from home) Total: $91,000/year (this excludes any bonus, medical premium subsidies or retirement contributions you will earn from us) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Purcellville,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.
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