Entry-Level Mechanic

Hiring Entry Level Mechanics - Commerce City, CO

This mechanic role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys hands-on work, daily variety, and a tight-knit shop culture. You'll perform inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on trucks, trailers, and heavy diesel equipment, while supporting a team that values safety, communication, and continuous learning. Each day begins with a safety meeting and clear work order review, ensuring you know your priorities and have the support you need to succeed.

Pay: $24.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Schedule: 1st shift, MondayFriday, 7:00 AM5:00 PM (voluntary OT + Saturdays available)

Environment: Small, team-oriented diesel & heavy equipment shop

Tools Required: Class I mechanic hand tools

Job Description

• Attend the daily 7:00 AM safety meeting and follow all shop safety procedures.
• Review work orders and live intake sheets with the shop supervisor and lead to understand daily priorities.
• Perform general inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on trucks, trailers, and heavy diesel equipment.
• Conduct mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical diagnostics to identify issues and determine repair paths.
• Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, and construction-related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to guide repair and maintenance tasks.
• Work on components such as compressors, generators, concrete pumps, mixers, concrete trucks, forklifts, loaders, and excavators, depending on experience.
• Perform basic labor tasks when needed, including physically demanding work.
• Use hand tools and fabrication skills to complete repairs and equipment modifications.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, including intake forms and repair sheets.
• Collaborate with experienced team members for ongoing safety and technical training.
• Properly care for and use personal Class I mechanic hand tools.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and consistent follow-through.
• Comply with all shop policies, including pre-employment and ongoing safety and drug screening requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working as a mechanic (automotive, motorcycle, diesel)
• Proficiency with mechanic hand tools and ownership of all required Class I tools.
• Ability to perform inspections, PMs, and repairs on diesel engines and heavy equipment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Competence in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across diesel, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Basic computer skills for service reporting (preferred).

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• ASE certification.
• Experience with geotechnical drill rigs.
• Experience with concrete pumps, mixers, and concrete trucks.
• Experience with compressors, generators, and other diesel equipment.
• Experience with forklifts, loaders, and excavators.
• Fabrication skills and experience working on auto, truck, or heavy equipment.
• Prior work in industrial, construction, or heavy equipment environments.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• You'll join a supportive, team-oriented shop where people help each other grow and succeed.
• The culture emphasizes friendliness, hard work, optimism, and clear communication.
• You'll gain exposure to a wide range of equipment and mechanical challenges, making this an excellent place to expand your skills.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Commerce City, CO.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Commerce City, CO.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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 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 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.