Heavy Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Adecco US, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco US, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment within an active airport environment at Dulles Airport.

The role demands hands-on experience with heavy vehicles and equipment such as buses, trucks, tractors, railcars, or other heavy-duty machinery. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of heavy maintenance experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read manuals and schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy maintenance and/or heavy-duty diesel experience.
• Experience maintaining buses, trucks, tractors, railcars, heavy equipment, or similar.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting/repair experience.
• Experience with mechanical hand/power tools and multimeters.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot using maintenance manuals, drawings, schematics, and diagnostic equipment.
• Inspect, repair, replace, adjust, and test mechanical/electrical components.
• Use multimeters, micrometers, calipers, oscilloscopes, analyzers, and mechanical hand/power tools.
• Perform equipment and vehicle recovery activities as needed.
• Document maintenance, inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting activities.
• Follow established safety procedures and support safe equipment operation.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

Technical certification or associate degree

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Calipers

Job description

Heavy Maintenance Technician

Location: Dulles Airport

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Compensation: $30.49/hour

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Heavy Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and recovery of automated transportation equipment within an airport environment.

Ideal candidates will have hands‑on experience maintaining and repairing buses, trucks, tractors, railcars, heavy-duty diesel vehicles, fleet vehicles, or other heavy equipment. Previous rail, transit, airport, or Automated People Mover (APM) experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment.




• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and equipment failures.




• Troubleshoot using maintenance manuals, drawings, schematics, and diagnostic equipment.




• Inspect, repair, replace, adjust, and test mechanical/electrical components.




• Use multimeters, micrometers, calipers, oscilloscopes, analyzers, and mechanical hand/power tools.




• Perform equipment and vehicle recovery activities as needed.




• Document maintenance, inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting activities.




• Follow established safety procedures and support safe equipment operation.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy maintenance and/or heavy-duty diesel experience.




• Experience maintaining buses, trucks, tractors, railcars, heavy equipment, commercial fleets, or similar equipment.




• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on troubleshooting/repair experience.




• Experience with mechanical hand/power tools and multimeters.




• Ability to read maintenance manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.




• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.




• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rail, metro, transit, APM, airport equipment, or electromechanical maintenance experience.




• Experience with micrometers, calipers, oscilloscopes, and analyzers.




• Experience with MMIS, CMMS, or similar maintenance systems.




• Associate degree or technical certification in Diesel, Automotive, Aviation, Electro-Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work around mechanical/electrical equipment.




• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.




• Successful completion of required background screening, drug/alcohol testing, physical examination, and color-vision testing.




• Ability to work onsite in an active airport maintenance environment.

Pay Details: $30.49 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act




• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance




• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers




• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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