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Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain large mining machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, cranes, and loaders. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical and hydraulic issues, replacing worn parts, performing routine maintenance checks, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment. The position often requires reading blueprints, using specialized tools, and traveling to job sites to service equipment in the field.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose issues with large mining machinery.
• Repair and maintain equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, cranes, and loaders.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic problems.
• Replace worn parts and perform routine maintenance checks.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Use specialized tools for equipment service.
• Travel to job sites to provide field service.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with large pieces of mining equipment.
• Mechanical experience.
• Experience with hydraulics, including minor repairs with fluid, hoses, and pumps.
• Experience with diesel engines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the mining equipment field preferred.
• Military mechanic experience.
• Trade school certifications.

Why Work Here?

This is a long-term position offering access to medical, dental, and vision benefits. You will be part of a cutting-edge team that promotes innovation through research and collaboration, with an expected workweek of 40+ hours.

Work Environment

The work will take place in a proving ground garage, which may be dusty and dirty. Some tasks will need to be completed outdoors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Green Valley, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Green Valley,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.