Lead Service Technician

Aerotek; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

Dental Coverage

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transit Benefit

Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek in Kearny, NJ seeks a Lead Service Technician to maintain and repair hydraulic and electromechanical equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction. You will prepare at the service office, respond to calls, review daily assignments, and coordinate with service leadership.

The role requires 3–5 years field service experience, High School Diploma, and knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, Ohm's Law, and hydraulics. Typical 40‑hour week; onsite with NYC area travel.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years field service experience in electrical, hydraulic or mechanical repair.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic/electromechanical equipment.
• Basic computer/tablet software skills for interfacing and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to service requests for maintenance and repair.
• Prepare for daily assignments at the service office and review call-outs.
• Return paperwork: tickets, timesheets and parts requests.
• Engage with leadership to review daily call-outs and PMs.
• Ensure sites have a defined point-of-contact and proper access.

Skills

Hydraulic/electromechanical repair

Electrical principles

PLC & VFDs

Loop detectors troubleshooting

Customer communication

Documentation & forms

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tablets

Job description

Company looking for Lead Service Technician!!

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Service Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient service delivery. This role involves arriving at the service office each day, preparing for assignments, and responding promptly to service requests while engaging with service leadership to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to requests for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Prepare for daily assignments by arriving at the service office and reviewing service call-outs.
• Turn in previous day's paperwork including service tickets, timesheets, and parts request forms.
• Engage with service leadership to review day's service call-outs and scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Advise leadership of any gaps in capabilities due to parts or equipment requirements.
• Ensure assignments include a point-of-contact for each facility.
• Load the service vehicle with required parts or resources.
• Proceed to customer site and initiate customer engagement.
• Ensure adequate, legal parking upon arrival and make initial contact with the point-of-contact.
• Confirm the nature of the service call and working restrictions with the point-of-contact.
• Execute service or repair procedures, assess equipment behaviour, and perform preventative maintenance.
• Complete paperwork and re‑engage with the point-of-contact for review and signature.
• Provide oversight and commissioning at new equipment installations.
• Ensure third‑party partners have installed equipment per specifications, and report discrepancies to leadership.

Essential Skills

• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and electromechanical equipment.
• Understanding of electrical principles, including Ohm’s Law and motor functions.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principles such as force multiplication, pressure, and cavitation.
• Proficiency in programmable logic controllers and variable frequency drives.
• Ability to troubleshoot vehicle detection loops and loop detectors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interface with customers and complete necessary paperwork.
• Basic computer and tablet software skills for equipment interfacing and paperwork.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum 3-5 years of field service experience in electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical machine repair.
• Computer training preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a team committed to providing exceptional service and support to our customers. We offer a collaborative work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Enjoy a guaranteed 40‑hour workweek, ensuring stability and work‑life balance.

Work Environment

Work hours are Monday through Friday, starting at 7:00 AM, reporting to the office in Kearny. The majority of work occurs in NYC, alongside a full‑time technician. This role guarantees a 40‑hour workweek, providing stability and consistency.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 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 Kearny,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.