Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a fleet of vehicles, including tractors, trailers, straight trucks, box trucks, and company vehicles, to ensure safe and efficient operation above DOT standards. You will use your mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills to keep all vehicles in top working condition, maintain accurate repair records, and support a critical operation in a unionized food and beverage manufacturing environment on a third-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose vehicles for mechanical concerns, safety issues, and overall roadworthiness.
• Maintain and repair all in-house vehicles, including company vehicles, tractors, trailers, straight trucks, and box trucks, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Evaluate and service all vehicles on a revolving schedule to maintain performance above DOT standards and ensure safe operations.
• Use computers and diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
• Perform fleet maintenance and mechanical repairs, including work on diesel engines, transmissions, motors, and related systems.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and repairs on vehicle systems, including three-phase and other electrical components as needed.
• Perform welding and fabrication work as required to support vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Handle equipment maintenance and repair tasks for heavy equipment and related mechanical systems.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation in a timely, accurate, and legible manner.
• Maintain detailed records and fleet repair logs to track maintenance history and ensure regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to inspect, diagnose, and repair a variety of vehicles, including tractors, trailers, straight trucks, box trucks, and company vehicles.
• Hands-on experience with diesel engines and diesel vehicle maintenance.
• Experience in fleet maintenance and vehicle maintenance in a shop or garage environment.
• Mechanical maintenance skills, including work on engines, transmissions, motors, and related components.
• Proficiency in using computers and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot vehicle issues.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of applicable DOT standards and regulations and the ability to apply them in daily work.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including work with three-phase systems.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and maintenance repair tasks for heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with diesel engines (preferred).
• Knowledge of electrical systems and hydraulics (preferred).
• Experience in welding and fabrication for vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Experience as a garage mechanic or fleet mechanic, preferably with experience moving trailers.
• Class A Mechanic designation and State Inspection License (preferred but not required).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reading, PA.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/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 Reading,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.