Diesel Mechanic

Industry Leading Construction Company URGENTLY Hiring A Diesel Mechanic!

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Located in Ocean Township, NJ. Pay: $30-$45 an hour

Job Description

Perform advanced mechanical work on heavy-duty diesel equipment and construction fleet vehicles, including engine repairs, hydraulic system service, electrical diagnostics, and preventative maintenance. Responsible for identifying issues, planning repairs, ordering parts, and ensuring all equipment is safe, reliable, and job-ready.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced mechanical repairs on diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, brakes, DEF systems, and drivetrains.

• Perform expert-level diagnostics and troubleshooting on diesel equipment.

• Ensure all maintenance and repairs are conducted according to service manuals and schematics.

• Order necessary parts and manage repair documentation accurately.

• Collaborate with operators, project managers, and field teams to maintain equipment uptime and reliability.

• Conduct welding and fabrication work as needed.

Essential Skills

• Expert-level diesel diagnostics and troubleshooting.

• Ability to repair engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and drivetrains.

• Experience with heavy construction equipment like excavators, loaders, skid steers, and dump trucks.

• Strong understanding of service manuals, schematics, and diagnostic software.

• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of diesel mechanic experience preferred.

• CDL or willingness to obtain is a plus.

• ASE or manufacturer certifications are a bonus.

• Strong safety habits and problem-solving ability.

• Ability to manage time and document repairs accurately

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Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 Eatontown,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 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.