Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for a mid-level Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic on first shift, with flexibility for a 4- or 5-day work week. You will service and maintain a diverse fleet of equipment and vehicles, including vans, trucks, cars, golf carts, forklifts, diesel trucks, and various shop machinery. The position is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys troubleshooting and repairing equipment and takes pride in high-quality, reliable work.

Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of equipment, including Hyster and Doosan forklifts (5K, 10K, 15K, 20K, 30K), generators, rollback trucks, freightliners, Mercedes, MAC, Landoll trailers, chassis, and various trailers.
• Perform regular maintenance on vehicle and trailer chassis, including brakes, lights, and related systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and repair air brake systems, including inspection, adjustment, and replacement of components as needed.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic systems, including replacement of hydraulic lines, check valves, and other hydraulic components.
• Maintain and repair electric and battery-operated equipment such as forklifts, golf carts, gators, and industrial cleaning equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of fork trucks, vehicles, and production equipment, including scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.
• Repair and maintain shop equipment such as paint pumps, rivet guns, and other production and maintenance tools.
• Use a full range of hand tools and power tools to perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.
• Perform welding and fabrication work to repair, modify, or fabricate parts and components as needed
• Work in physically demanding conditions, including climbing on vehicles and ladders, lifting heavy loads, and accessing tight spaces to complete repairs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of gas or diesel engine maintenance experience or related fork truck or truck maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience servicing and repairing heavy equipment, including forklifts, trucks, trailers, and industrial machinery.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, brake systems, air brake systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience performing regular maintenance on chassis, brakes, lights, and related vehicle systems.
• Ability to work on electric and battery-operated equipment, including forklifts, golf carts, gators, and cleaning equipment.
• Demonstrated maintenance aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills for complex equipment issues.
• Ability to use and maintain a full set of tools required for heavy equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices for vehicles, fork trucks, and production equipment.
• Capability to read, understand, and follow maintenance procedures and safety guidelines.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports both their financial and personal well-being. The organization offers a competitive salary structure, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and paid vacation and holidays to promote work-life balance. Medical, dental, and group life insurance provide strong health and security benefits. A quarterly safety incentive bonus rewards teams for meeting safety goals, reinforcing a culture of safe work practices. The company is experiencing strong growth and places a clear emphasis on employee advancement, creating opportunities for long-term career development. A distinctive, people-focused culture is reflected in unique perks such as a birthday breakfast with leadership, a Thanksgiving turkey, and other thoughtful benefits that demonstrate appreciation for employees’ contributions.

Work Environment

The role is based on a first shift schedule, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with regular opportunities for overtime. There is flexibility for a 4x10 schedule for those who prefer four 10-hour days. Work is physically demanding and involves climbing on vehicles and ladders, lifting heavy loads, and working in tight or confined spaces to access equipment components.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cherry Hill, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Cherry Hill,NJ.

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.