Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Aerotek; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a dedicated Mechanic for our Heavy Equipment shop in Cedar Park, TX. The role focuses on maintaining diesel and gas engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components with minimal supervision in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment and fleet trailers, with opportunities for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of professional experience on fleet trailers and heavy equipment such as overhead cranes, bulldozers, skid steers, front end loaders, and excavators.
• Strong experience in hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with brake jobs, trailer mechanics, and preventative maintenance.
• Proficiency in equipment maintenance, diesel mechanics, and electrical wiring and troubleshooting.
• Candidates must have their own tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, overhaul, and repair diesel engines.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hydraulic boom cranes.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair overhead cranes.
• Repair and maintain heavy equipment, including heavy trucks and large truck trailers.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting up to 480V on industrial and diesel equipment.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain diesel/gas engines, hydraulic motors, hydraulic pumps, transmissions, and various other equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Inspect equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Use basic tools such as multi-meters, pipe benders, and hand tools.
• Understand and exercise the required safety precautions necessary to complete the job.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical troubleshooting

Brake repairs

Preventive maintenance

Education

Auto repair vocational school

Trade school certification

Electrical license

Job description

Job Title: Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanic to join our Heavy Equipment shop in Cedar Park. The primary objective of this role is to maintain vehicles, on/off road equipment, production equipment, and machinery with minimal supervision, working collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, overhaul, and repair diesel engines.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hydraulic boom cranes.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair overhead cranes.

• Repair and maintain heavy equipment, including heavy trucks and large truck trailers.

• Perform electrical troubleshooting up to 480V on industrial and diesel equipment.

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain diesel/gas engines, hydraulic motors, hydraulic pumps, transmissions, and various other equipment using hand tools and power tools.

• Diagnose malfunctioning hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

• Inspect equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.

• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.

• Use basic tools such as multi-meters, pipe benders, and hand tools.

• Understand and exercise the required safety precautions necessary to complete the job.

• Complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.

• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of professional experience working on fleet trailers and heavy equipment such as overhead cranes, bulldozers, skid steers, front end loaders, and excavators.

• Strong experience in hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Experience with brake jobs, trailer mechanics, and preventative maintenance.

• Proficiency in equipment maintenance, diesel mechanics, and electrical wiring and troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engine repair expertise.

• Completion of auto repair vocational school.

• Hydraulic systems knowledge.

• Trade school certification strongly preferred.

• Electrical license strongly preferred.

• Candidates must have their own tools.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy plenty of overtime opportunities and the potential for pay advances after evaluations at conversion and again after 90 days of employment. Benefit from a comprehensive package that includes health, vision, dental, PTO, 401K, and a profit-sharing bonus structure.

Work Environment

Work in a diesel shop environment that is not climate controlled. Current hiring needs include both 1st shift and 2nd shift. 1st shift hours range from 6am-2:30pm to 10am-7pm, and 2nd shift hours range from 11am-8pm to 1pm-10pm. Candidates may work over 5 hours per week of overtime depending on workload.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Park, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Park, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Park,TX.

About Aerotek

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.