Heavy Equipment Mechanic

HIRING HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS - SHOP OR FIELD ROLES

This company supports Colorado municipalities, contractors, and fleet operators with high‑performance equipment such as sweepers, snowplows, spreaders, compact machinery, and hydraulic truck‑mounted systems. Their service team handles everything from new‑equipment upfits to complex mechanical repairs, keeping essential operations running year‑round.

Shift:

1st shift, Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:30p (must be open to 8am-5pm)

Pay:

$30.00 - $40.00/hr (depending on experience)

Position Overview:

The Technician plays a key role in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of municipal and industrial equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on mechanical work, hydraulic systems, electrical troubleshooting, and equipment setup. Every day brings a different challenge — from outfitting a new plow truck to rebuilding hydraulic components or performing field service for a city fleet.

Job Description:

Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on municipal and industrial equipment. Perform repairs, rebuilds, and preventative maintenance on sweepers, plows, spreaders, compact equipment, and truck‑mounted systems. Install new equipment, attachments, hydraulic lines, and control systems on customer vehicles. Read and interpret service manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic prints. Document work performed, parts used, and recommendations in the service management system. Communicate repair needs, timelines, and technical findings with service advisors and customers. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with shop safety standards. Support field service calls for municipal yards, job sites, and customer locations as needed. Test, calibrate, and verify equipment operation after repairs or installations. Required Qualifications 2+ years of experience as a technician in heavy equipment, diesel, municipal equipment, or related mechanical fields. Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems. Ability to troubleshoot using diagnostic tools, schematics, and technical documentation. Experience using hand tools, power tools, lifts, and shop equipment. Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a physically active shop environment. Preferred Qualifications Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Experience with municipal equipment (sweepers, plows, spreaders, refuse trucks, etc.). Hydraulic troubleshooting and repair experience. Basic welding or fabrication skills. CDL or willingness to obtain one. OEM or manufacturer training in heavy equipment or truck systems. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Commerce City, CO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Commerce City,CO.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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.