Mechanic

Mechanic / Service Technician (Entry-Level to Experienced) | 1st Shift

Build Your Skills While Working on Real-World Projects

We’re hiring a Mechanic / Service Technician to maintain and support equipment used at major events, job sites, and critical operations. This role offers hands-on experience with mechanical, diesel, electrical, and hydraulic systems—plus the opportunity to grow in a field service role.

Start local, gain experience, and then transition into service work at event sites and client locations.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect, prep, and test equipment for customer use
• Load, deliver, set up, and retrieve equipment at local job sites and events
• Train customers on safe operation and basic troubleshooting
• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems
• Troubleshoot diesel engines, generators, and related equipment
• Work with hydraulic systems and electrical components (including 3-phase power)
• Clean, refuel, inspect, and restock returned equipment
• Tag and route equipment for repair when needed
• Order parts and manage basic inventory
• Maintain shop, yard, and company vehicles
• Document service work and resolve issues quickly

What We’re Looking For

Mechanically inclined candidates (entry-level welcome)

• Experience in automotive repair, diesel, construction equipment, or similar OR
• Trade school training OR
• Hands-on mechanical hobby/experience

Ability to use hand and power tools safely

Basic understanding of mechanical systems (engines, hydraulics, etc.)

Willingness to learn electrical systems (training available)

Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or on a team

Preferred

• Diesel engine troubleshooting experience
• Exposure to hydraulics
• Experience with generators or electrical systems
• Customer-facing or field service experience

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Clear growth path into Field Service Technician roles
• Work on unique, high-impact projects (music festivals, military support, disaster relief)
• Family-owned company with a strong, supportive culture
• Hands-on learning and skill development across multiple systems
• Full benefits + 401(k) for long-term stability

Schedule & Work Environment

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Overtime: Typically 5–10 hours/week (varies by workload)
• Combination of shop work and local travel (after training)
• Active, hands-on role in yard, shop, and field environments

Apply Today

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and being part of a team that supports high-visibility projects and real-world operations, this is your opportunity to grow.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Johnsburg, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Johnsburg,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 in solving 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.