Location: Dallas,TX, USA
**Hiring a Travel Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic**
**Job Description**
+ We are seeking a skilled Travel Diesel Mechanic to perform scheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshoot systems, and operate precision measuring devices.
+ The ideal candidate will have experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and diesel engines, including the use of electronic diagnostic tools.
+ Will be responsible for interpreting service manuals, parts books, prints, and schematics, as well as generating work orders and parts requisitions using a computer.
+ **Pay: $35-$40/hr. depending on experience**
+ **Per diem included - per days worked**
+ **60-70 hour weeks**
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform scheduled preventive maintenance such as changing oil, greasing, and replacing components.
+ Troubleshoot systems and components utilizing electronic diagnostic tools.
+ Operate precision measuring devices to measure the tolerances of bearings and shafts, and to level and align rotating machinery.
+ Operate hoists and hydraulic jacks to position or remove components.
+ Read and interpret service manuals, parts books, prints, and schematics.
+ Use a computer to generate work orders and parts requisitions.
+ Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, air mechanical, and air conditioning systems.
+ Operate equipment to diagnose problems and to test operation after repair.
+ Operate light vehicles to travel throughout the mine site.
+ Perform other duties as assigned such as operating heavy equipment.
**Requirements**
+ 3+ years of experience in repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and diesel engines.
+ Experience working on Tier 4 engines.
+ Experience working on and repairing 4-phase motors.
+ Experience working on hydraulics, fuel lines, brake lines, and other components.
+ Experience in heavy equipment operation (excavator, skid, etc.) and inventory management.
**Work Environment**
+ You will be working on a construction site, operating various types of heavy equipment and tools.
+ The role requires travel throughout the mine site and involves hands-on repair and maintenance tasks.
**Job Type & Location**
+ This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rossler, Texas.
**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.