Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Aerotek
**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Direct Hire**
Job Description \#AeroJobsMEVTC
We are seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic with 2-3 years of experience to join our team in Maine. The ideal candidate will have experience in inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and other heavy equipment, with a preference for those who have worked in dealerships handling diagnostics and preventative maintenance. The position operates on a Monday-Friday 1st shift schedule, with a $3.00 per hour shift differential available for night shifts.
Responsibilities
+ Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair trucks and heavy equipment.
+ Perform diagnostics and preventative maintenance on a daily basis.
+ Utilize skills in diesel engine repair, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
+ Possess the ability to drive trucks, supported by an active CDL for additional pay.
Essential Skills
+ 2-3 years of experience as a mechanic.
+ Proficiency in diesel troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
+ Experience with hydraulics and diesel engines, particularly Caterpillar equipment.
+ Possession of a CDL A license.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ 1-2 years of in-shop mechanic work.
+ Experience with heavy equipment repair is advantageous.
Why Work Here?
Join a team that values its employees by offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy a 20% hiring bonus upon completing 90 days of employment, a $500 tool and boot program, and the ability to accrue PTO. Benefit from a flexible schedule with opportunities for overtime.
Work Environment
Work in a dynamic mechanic shop setting or outdoors, depending on the task at hand. The position offers a structured schedule with first shift hours and potential night shifts with a differential pay.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Hermon, Maine.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $115000.00/yr.
-Medical, Dental, Vision
-20% Hiring bonus upon 90 days of employment
-$500 tool and boot program
-PTO accrued
-OT Offered with flexible schedule
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Hermon,ME.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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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