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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, 31441, USA
Listing for: Aerotek
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 - 30 USD Hourly USD 25.00 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title:
Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will perform repair and service procedures on truck-mounted vacuum equipment in the shop. Responsibilities include routine preventative maintenance inspections and handling lubrication, fuels, and fluids. The position may require travel to make field service and repair calls. Additionally, the mechanic will be responsible for cleaning the trucks, including minor detailing of the interior and washing the exterior.

Maintaining a clean and organized workspace is also required, along with performing housekeeping duties when no trucks are in need of service.

Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • Effectively read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
  • Perform all scheduled PM inspections of chassis, vacuum body, hydraulic, electrical, air, and water systems.
  • Conduct all repairs within DOT or OEM standards to return rental equipment to 'Ready to Rent' status.
  • Perform and document 'check in' and 'check out' inspections of fleet equipment.
  • Maintain and organize shop and storage areas ensuring proper storage of flammable items.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Be self-motivated, accountable, and timely in all assignments.
Essential Skills
  • Service, repair, DOT inspection, hydraulic system, mechanical.
  • Minimum of three years of verifiable experience as a mechanic.
  • Ability to own and supply a basic set of hand tools and storage box. The company provides large and specialized tools.
  • Demonstrated experience in Diesel, Heavy equipment, Hydraulics, Maintenance technician, Preventive maintenance, Brake, Troubleshooting.
  • Possession of or willingness to obtain a CDL license.
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Experience with truck-mounted vacuum equipment is preferred.
Why Work Here?

Experience a family feel with a smaller team, enjoy excellent benefits including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and Superior Vision, and have access to a 401K. The company supports employees in obtaining a CDL and offers promotional opportunities.

Work Environment

Work primarily occurs in a garage, which can become hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Savannah, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 besubject 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 Savannah,GA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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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.

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