**Job Title: Equipment Mechanic** **** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Equipment Mechanic to join our team in a shop-based role. The mechanic will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing various equipment, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, skid steers, and excavators. This position focuses on actual equipment repairs and solution provision rather than mere component changes and diagnosis. **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of aerial equipment, including boom lifts and bucket lifts. + Work on mid-heavy dirt equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, and trenchers. + Perform all repairs in a shop environment with no fieldwork involved. + Provide solutions for equipment repair and ensure functionality. + Maintain a high standard of work ethic and continually learn about mechanic work. **Essential Skills** + Strong mechanical skills and ability to repair equipment. + Experience in brake, diesel, electrical, and hydraulic systems. + Capability to work in a labor-intensive role. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + For Tech I: Some automotive or engine experience, such as changing oil, brakes, and tires, is required. Trade school experience is a major plus. + For Tech II: 4+ years of mechanic experience, with diesel engine experience preferred. + Ownership of a comprehensive set of tools is mandatory. + Good tenure and ability to work in various weather conditions. **Why Work Here?** This opportunity offers significant growth and learning potential. As one of the largest equipment companies in the US, we provide various avenues for mechanics to expand their knowledge across multiple departments and industries, including Aerial, Heavy Dirt, Entertainment, Facilities, and Oil & Gas. **Work Environment** Work in a mechanic shop environment. The shop can become hot during summer months, so candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled facility. The position requires availability Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 5 pm, including some Saturday rotations from 8 am to 12 pm. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Austin,TX. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025. **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.