**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic** **Job Description** As a mechanic, you will perform routine maintenance and scheduled service on heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, bulldozers, cranes, graders, forklifts, and trucks. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues using diagnostic tools and technical manuals and conduct repairs on engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering components, fuel systems, and hydraulic systems. You will troubleshoot and repair electronic control systems and onboard computer diagnostics, inspect equipment for wear, damage, or safety concerns, and document your findings. Additionally, you will maintain accurate service records, work orders, and parts usage logs. **Responsibilities** + Perform routine maintenance and scheduled service on heavy equipment. + Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues using diagnostic tools and technical manuals. + Conduct repairs on engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering components, fuel systems, and hydraulic systems. + Troubleshoot and repair electronic control systems and onboard computer diagnostics. + Inspect equipment for wear, damage, or safety concerns and document findings. + Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and parts usage logs. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy equipment troubleshooting and repair. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings. + Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems. + Proficiency in using hand and power tools for assembly tasks. + Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Welding + Machining **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a full suite of benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage. Experience growth opportunities as part of a company that has been acquired by a larger entity, while maintaining a small, family-like atmosphere in the shop. Benefit from personalized training that supports your professional development. **Work Environment** Work in a clean fabrication shop located in McHenry, IL. The hours are from 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Mchenry, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr. Full suite of benefits including health, dental vision **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Mchenry,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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.