Diesel Mechanic 35 An Hour

Job Description

Job Description

Ground Support Equipment Mechanic, Boston, MA Direct placement 1st shift M-F Tools required

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing a fleet of de-icing trucks, ground support equipment, service vehicles, and other machinery. You diagnose and troubleshoot complex diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure all equipment operates safely and reliably in an airport support environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, adjust, overhaul, and repair gas and diesel-powered trucks, automobiles, and other power equipment used in ground support operations.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on de-icing trucks, service vehicles, and other machinery and equipment, ensuring they are safe and fully operational.
• Execute preventative maintenance programs on the fleet, service vehicles, and automobiles, including estimating repair costs and planning work efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and electrical systems, including identifying issues within larger machines and disassembling and repairing hydraulic pumps, motors, and related components.
• Carry out general overhaul, installation, repair, replacement, and adjustment of bearings, ignitions, carburetors, transmissions, differentials, axles, steering mechanisms, drive shafts, fenders, radiators, and front and rear suspension systems.
• Use engine diagnostics, electrical schematics, and blueprints to identify faults and determine effective repair strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed, including vehicle identification, dates, mileage, and details of inspections, maintenance, lubrication, and repairs.
• Complete all required documentation and reports, including purchase orders and maintenance logs, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required to support reliable operation of all ground support equipment.
• Follow established procedures and instructions while consistently prioritizing health and safety in all tasks.
• Collaborate effectively as a team player and contribute to a positive, safety-focused work environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values safety, reliability, and collaboration in a critical support environment. The role offers the opportunity to work with specialized equipment, deepen your expertise in diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and apply journeyman-level skills in a hands-on setting. You work with colleagues who respect procedures, support each other, and take pride in keeping essential operations running smoothly.

Work Environment

You work in a hangar and outdoors, supporting equipment used in airport and ground operations. The environment involves hands-on work with de-icing trucks, heavy-duty diesel vehicles, and other ground support machinery. You use diagnostic tools, office software, and technical documentation such as electrical schematics and blueprints. Work conditions may include exposure to varying weather, noise, and typical shop and hangar surroundings, requiring adherence to safety procedures and appropriate work attire suitable for mechanical and outdoor tasks.

This is a Permanent position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $87360.00/yr.

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Boston,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.