Field Service Mechanic

Job Title: Field Service Mechanic Job Description

This field service mechanic role focuses on inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-driven and electric pumping equipment. You ensure pumps, engines, generators, and related equipment operate safely and efficiently to support customer projects in construction, municipal, industrial, and environmental applications. The position is field-based and involves regular travel to customer job sites and branch locations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-driven and electric pumping equipment, including pumps, engines, generators, and related components.

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting on pumps, motors, generators, trailers, and associated equipment to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

• Set up, install, and assemble pumping systems and related equipment at customer job sites and branch locations.

• Conduct preventive maintenance on pumps, engines, generators, and associated systems to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.

• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and service diagrams to guide repairs, installations, and maintenance activities.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to perform mechanical repairs, adjustments, and component replacements.

• Identify worn or damaged components, recommend appropriate repairs, and complete necessary service work to restore equipment to proper operation.

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and electrical systems, including wiring and controls, as they relate to pumping and dewatering equipment.

• Support construction, municipal, industrial, environmental, and water treatment projects by ensuring pumping equipment is properly installed and functioning.

• Perform field service work outdoors in varying weather and jobsite conditions, including heat, rain, mud, and other challenging environments.

• Drive a service truck to various customer sites and branch locations while complying with all driving and safety regulations.

• Document work performed by completing work orders and maintenance records using basic computer skills.

• Follow workplace safety procedures and OSHA standards to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others.

• Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers to explain issues, outline repair options, and provide status updates.

• Prioritize and manage multiple repair and maintenance tasks in a fast-paced environment, including responding to changing priorities and emergency repair situations.

• Work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating with team members to support overall service operations.

• Maintain dependable attendance and a strong work ethic, ensuring timely response to service needs and mandatory overtime when required.

• Provide and maintain personal mechanic hand tools required for daily work and ensure tools are in safe, usable condition.

• Assist coworkers as needed and contribute to a team-oriented, customer-focused service culture.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical experience with the ability to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-driven and electric pumping equipment.

• Knowledge of diesel engine operation, maintenance, and repair.

• Experience working with pumps, motors, generators, and related equipment.

• Understanding of hydraulic systems and their application in pumping and dewatering equipment.

• Understanding of electrical systems, wiring, and controls related to industrial and field service equipment.

• Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for identifying and resolving equipment issues.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and service diagrams.

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs for mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

• Comfort working outdoors in heat, rain, mud, and other jobsite conditions.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a clean driving record, with the ability to pass an MVR check.

• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move heavy equipment components.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities in a field service environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and coworkers.

• Basic computer skills for completing work orders and maintenance documentation.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks.

• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.

• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist coworkers.

• Customer service skills when interacting with clients at job sites.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and emergency repair situations.

• Ownership and maintenance of basic personal mechanic hand tools required for daily work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Diesel mechanic experience is highly preferred.

• Backgrounds in heavy equipment, industrial maintenance, hydraulics, generators, trailers, or pumps are considered transferable and beneficial.

• Pump and dewatering experience is a plus but not required.

• Experience in construction, water treatment, or field service environments is advantageous.

• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and OSHA standards.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple repair tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification is preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is preferred.

• Experience with installation, assembly, and preventive maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems.

• Familiarity with electronics and wiring as they relate to pumps, generators, and associated equipment.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable organization that values long-term careers, demonstrated by an average employee tenure of around 10 years. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage. Uniforms are provided, helping you focus on your work while representing a professional service team. You benefit from working with experienced colleagues in a supportive, team-oriented environment where safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction are top priorities, and where your mechanical expertise and field service skills are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position with a typical schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with mandatory overtime as needed to meet customer demands and respond to urgent service calls. The role is primarily field-based, requiring regular travel by truck to different customer sites and branch locations. You work frequently outdoors in Florida conditions, including heat, rain, mud, and other jobsite environments, supporting construction, municipal, industrial, and environmental projects. You regularly handle pumps, pumping stations, generators, trailers, and related mechanical and electrical equipment, using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and basic computer systems to complete work orders and documentation. Safety procedures and OSHA standards guide daily operations, and uniforms are provided to maintain a consistent, professional appearance while working in the field and at customer locations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Palm Beach, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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 West Palm Beach,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.