Job Title: Mechanic
Job Description

As a mechanic, you will be responsible for building, repairing, and installing trailer beds and truck bodies. You will work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and other pressurized systems, as well as wiring up truck bodies and working with PTO for hydraulic systems. Additionally, you will be involved in building, mantling, installing, and fixing diesel motors and hydraulic pumps, as well as working with hydraulic hoses, filters, cylinders, and connectors.

ResponsibilitiesRepair and install trailer beds and truck bodies.Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and other pressurized systems.Wire up truck bodies and work with PTO for hydraulic systems.Build, mantle, install, and fix diesel motors and hydraulic pumps.Perform oil and fluid checks on hoses, cylinders, and filters.Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on equipment.Essential SkillsMechanical skills, particularly with trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.Experience in diesel repair and hydraulic pumps.Automotive maintenance expertise.1-3+ years of experience working mechanically with trucks, trailers, and equipment.1-3+ years of experience repairing truck and equipment bodies.1-3+ years of experience building and repairing hydraulics and pneumatics.Ability to build and repair diesel motors and hydraulic pumps.Troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical issues.Additional Skills & Qualifications1-2 years working with diesel motors or engines.1-3+ years troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues on equipment.1-3+ years working off blueprints and schematics.Ability to work with hand and power tools.Experience with pressurized systems such as pneumatics and hydraulics.Why Work Here?

Join a growing shop with ample opportunities for career advancement following recent management changes. High-performing mechanics have the potential to progress into supervisory roles like shop foremen, parts manager, and service manager.

Work Environment

Work in a smaller, yet expanding shop within a thriving industry. The environment focuses on agriculture trucks and equipment, specifically dealing with truck beds used primarily in the agriculture and construction sectors, including dumps and flatbeds.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, Alabama.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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