Field Technician

Immediate Hiring for Field Technician's in Allentown!!! START ASAP!!!!!

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Field Technician with experience in operating heavy equipment. This role involves using joystick skills to operate unique equipment and performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting. Training on specific equipment will be provided, but prior operating experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment using joystick controls.

• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.

• Learn to operate the GEF 530 KT Grant equipment.

• Adapt to varying start times, typically between 7am-3:30pm at the shop and 8am or 10am at the client site.

• Be comfortable working in outdoor, hot, and dirty environments.

Essential Skills

• Experience with excavators, dozers, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, and other heavy equipment.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform equipment maintenance.

• Understanding of equipment operation and excavation techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with skid steers, backhoes, and front loaders.

• Strong mechanical skills and the ability to troubleshoot.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy company-sponsored medical, vision, and dental plans, as well as a 401k plan. Benefit from ample overtime opportunities, with pay rates of 1.5X after 8 hours, 1.5X for Saturdays, and 2.0X for Sundays. Employees typically work 45-50 hours weekly, ensuring a rewarding work experience.

Work Environment

The role involves working outdoors, operating equipment in a hot and dusty environment. The position requires travel between Northampton, PA, and Morgantown, PA, with shifts varying between shop and client site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Allentown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.