Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic Needed

Pay: $30-$40/hr

Location: Concord, NC

Job Description

This role focuses on diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of heavy construction and land clearing equipment, including excavators, dozers, skid steers, loaders, and a fleet of trucks. You will perform both shop and field repairs, ensure equipment reliability through preventative maintenance, and uphold high safety and quality standards while supporting ongoing construction and land clearing operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, skid steers, loaders, and a fleet of trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, fluid checks, filter replacements, and greasing to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Inspect equipment regularly for wear, damage, and safety concerns, and take corrective action as needed.
• Complete preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Repair and service diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, undercarriages, brakes, transmissions, and related components.
• Perform both shop-based and field-based repairs to support equipment uptime on active job sites.
• Maintain accurate and detailed service and repair records for all equipment serviced.
• Ensure all work complies with company safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Coordinate with equipment operators and supervisors to prioritize repairs and minimize disruption to operations.
• Assist with equipment setup, mobilization, and demobilization to and from job sites.
• Support construction and land clearing operations by keeping construction equipment and truck fleets in safe, reliable working order.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues using sound diagnostic practices.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic, preferably in construction or land clearing environments.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and diesel maintenance, including diagnosis and repair.
• Proficiency with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience working with electrical systems on heavy equipment and trucks.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, skid steers, loaders, and construction equipment fleets.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical issues quickly and accurately and develop effective repair plans.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and service on heavy-duty equipment and trucks.
• Familiarity with brakes, transmissions, engines, and undercarriage systems on heavy-duty equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently in the field and in the shop with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to following safety standards and OSHA regulations in all repair and maintenance activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with major equipment brands such as Caterpillar (CAT), Deere, Komatsu, or similar manufacturers.
• Experience in construction equipment maintenance and service.
• Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy-duty mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with fleet maintenance for trucks and construction equipment.
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate equipment service and repair documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across diesel, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Comfort working on a variety of equipment types used in construction and land clearing projects.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-oriented, team-driven environment that values collaboration, reliability, and mutual support. The role offers year-round work across diverse construction and land clearing projects, providing stability and variety in your day-to-day tasks. You will work with a broad and diverse fleet of equipment, giving you the opportunity to continuously develop and expand your technical skills. As operations grow, you will have access to meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role where you perform repairs and maintenance on active job sites as well as in a shop setting when needed. You will work around heavy construction and land clearing equipment, trucks, and related machinery in outdoor and operational environments. The position involves hands-on mechanical work with diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and other heavy-duty components, often in varying weather and site conditions. Standard safety practices, tools, and equipment for heavy equipment maintenance and construction environments are used regularly.

This is a Permanent position based out of Concord, NC.

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $66560.00/yr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Concord,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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.

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.

Company Description

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.