Field Mechanic

Field Mechanic (Travel, Per Diem, and Lodging)

This position requires a candidate with extensive experience in heavy equipment mechanics, including the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic machinery used for post and foundation preparations. A valid driver's license is mandatory. All travel is prepaid- flights, hotels, and rental truck are booked and prepaid - nothing is paid out of pocket. $80/day (560/week) per diem for ME&I. Rotation home is every 3 weeks for the weekend. (Example: Friday afternoon flight home, home Friday night- home Saturday and Sunday, Return flight on Monday) Fully paid travel days.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic machinery, including post pounding and drill rigs.
• Perform Mechanical & Electrical troubleshooting and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Use a multimeter for diagnosing electrical circuits.
• Conduct valve repairs and heavy equipment maintenance.
• Engage in stick welding and PLC troubleshooting.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency with multimeter, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with heavy equipment and diesel machinery.
• Knowledge of CANBUS systems and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Competency in circuit diagnosis and electrical repairs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in valve repair and maintenance.

Why Work Here?

Experience rapid growth and career advancement opportunities in a company that values its employees. You will have the chance to work on diverse projects across the United States, enhancing your skills and gaining valuable experience.

Work Environment:

This role involves working outside on project sites with 100% travel. All travel expenses are covered. Additional $560/week untaxed per diem for ME&I.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based all over the country.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Indianapolis, IN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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 meet 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.