Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
Job Description

The Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, adjusting, repairing, and overhauling buses and trucks, as well as maintaining and repairing various diesel engines. The role involves performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain the operating condition of trucks, buses, emergency response vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment, including railroad locomotives and associated rolling stock, and all types of diesel engines.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Work with automotive, industrial, locomotive, and marine diesel engines.
• Operate and inspect machines and equipment to diagnose defects.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild power equipment, such as power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, bulldozers, pumps, compressors, generators, locomotives, railcars, buses, heavy trucks, trailers, fire engines, snow removal equipment, and armored personnel carriers.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment to OEM specifications and Navy standards using various lifting equipment, hand, and pneumatic tools.
• Examine equipment and parts for damage and wear using calibrated measuring tools.
• Repair and replace diesel engines and subassemblies, such as air systems, cooling systems, starting and charging systems.
• Repair vehicle chassis, electrical systems, drive trains, brake systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair and rebuild broken parts and structural members using welding and other fabrication techniques.
• Maintain and repair certified systems, such as fire apparatus and bucket trucks using approved manufacturer and customer procedures.
• Operate heavy lift towing and recovery equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Identify and research replacement parts for order.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Four years’ experience as a heavy equipment mechanic in commercial or governmental repair work.
• Full knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, associated power trains, air and hydraulic brake systems, and all other vehicular component parts.
• Working knowledge and ability to diagnose automotive electrical and computer-controlled systems.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must have a valid Washington State commercial 'B' or 'C' CDL.
• Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements and clearance eligibility when required.

• Experience with diesel troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, electrical, mechanical, preventive maintenance, brakes, welding, engine repair, heavy equipment, and diesel maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with fleet management and diagnosis.
• Possess and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications.

Work is primarily conducted on a Naval Base. The position requires adherence to safety protocols and standards as well as the ability to work in various weather conditions. Use of specialized tools and equipment is essential, and a safety-first approach is mandatory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bremerton, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49.95 - $49.95/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 Bremerton,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2025.

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.

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.

Company Description

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.

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