Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic Job Description

As a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, installing, and repairing equipment. This role involves a combination of electrical and mechanical installations and repairs. You will also install electronic equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and conduct inspections on existing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment.

• Perform electrical and mechanical installations and repairs.

• Install electronic equipment.

• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Electrical repair and installation

• Mechanical repair

• Experience with heavy equipment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any education and/or certifications related to the mechanic or maintenance industry are a bonus.

Why Work Here?

We offer a sign-on bonus of $3,000, paid in installments, with $1,500 at week 4 and the remaining $1,500 at the 6-month mark. Enjoy direct placement, paid time off after 90 days, and comprehensive health, medical, and dental insurance. Benefit from yearly pay reviews, weekly pay, and daily per diem. Additionally, travel and lodging costs are covered by the company.

Work Environment

This role primarily involves working as a Field Mechanic, traveling nationwide with 90% of the role requiring travel. You will drive a company vehicle and spend 6-8 weeks on the road at a time. Work hours are generally during the day but may extend into late afternoons depending on the client's schedule and availability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Riverside, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $71000.00/yr.

Eligible for insurance & benefits after 90 days. Paid weekly. Per diem daily. Company vehicle provided. Lodging and travel costs are covered. PTO accruing. Sign on bonus $3,000. $1,500 paid on week 4 and $1,500 paid at 6 month mark

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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 meets 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.