**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator and Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** This role involves operating heavy equipment and performing light maintenance tasks. Candidates will be responsible for operating equipment for a portion of their shift and conducting routine maintenance tasks during the remainder. **Responsibilities** + Operate heavy equipment for approximately 3 hours daily, including pulling 'the wall' in and out for 1 1/2 hours at the start and end of the shift. + Perform light maintenance tasks such as pre-trip inspections, washing machines, fluid changes, and general cleaning. + Assist diesel technicians with various tasks. + Handle downtime effectively and be prepared for additional tasks as needed. **Essential Skills** + Valid driver's license + Experience with heavy equipment operation + Basic knowledge of maintenance and inspection procedures + Ability to use hand tools and mechanical equipment **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or GED + Experience in mechanical assembly is advantageous + Ability to read schematics and use power tools + Mechanically inclined **Why Work Here?** Join a stable work environment with available overtime and opportunities for departmental advancement. Experience a supportive and growth-oriented workplace. **Work Environment** The position is based inside a warehouse and may involve some work in traffic. You will work in varying weather conditions, so be prepared for both hot and cold environments. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and use hand tools regularly. The shift is from 12:30pm to 9pm, with the potential for about 10 hours of overtime per week if needed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DALLAS, TX. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 DALLAS,TX. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.