Job Information
Aerotek Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fixing and maintaining heavy equipment, particularly CAT and Komatsu brands. This role involves leading a team of 2 to 3 other mechanics both in the shop and on the road between job sites.
Responsibilities
Fix and maintain heavy equipment, including CAT and Komatsu brands.
Lead a team of 2 to 3 mechanics in the shop and on the road.
Conduct diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on loaders, excavators, screeners, conveyors, crushers, and wheel washers.
Perform hydraulic, diagnostic, and electrical work on heavy machinery.
Carry out preventive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment longevity.
Repair diesel engines and dozers.
Utilize welding skills where necessary.
Essential Skills
Extensive experience in fixing and maintaining heavy equipment.
Proficiency with CAT and Komatsu brands.
Strong leadership abilities.
Expertise in hydraulics, diagnostics, and electrical systems.
Experience with loaders, excavators, screeners, conveyors, crushers, and wheel washers (Required)
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Welding skills are a plus.
Experience with wheel washers is advantageous but not mandatory.
Why Work Here?
Join a company that has been around for decades and is still growing. We offer a range of benefits including a retirement match, healthcare, and dental coverage.
Work Environment
The work environment includes both shop and field settings, involving travel between job sites. Work will be conducted on various heavy equipment, with a focus on safety and efficiency. Appropriate attire and safety gear will be required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lyndhurst, New Jersey.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
401k match opportunities
Healthcare Options
Multi locations
Will have ability to run their own shop
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lyndhurst,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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.
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