Heavy Equipment Field Service Mechanic

About the role

We're seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Service Mechanic to join our team at Walbec Group's Gladstone, MI maintenance and repair facility. This position covers northern Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and northern Lower Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Determines machine or vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifies worn and damaged parts.
• Completes preventive maintenance schedules; installs component and part upgrades; controls corrosion; completes winterization procedures.
• Corrects deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; makes adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies proper performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repair logs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; initiating repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Uses mobile service truck to perform service calls on equipment in the field.

Requirements

• A valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. (CDL preferred or the ability to obtain).
• Five plus years of prior work experience working on heavy duty trucks, heavy equipment, etc. and experience working on diesel engines.
• Required to have own tools up to 1" drive (some specialty tools supplied by the shop).
• High level of understanding and experience performing diagnostics, including electrical troubleshooting and computer-aided diagnosis as well as reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• A high school diploma as well as vocational training and certification from an accredited organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience.
• Strong technical understanding, good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Adaptable to new equipment and a willingness to learn and be trained.
• Prior experience documenting repairs and utilizing a parts-ordering system.
• Must be a motivated, punctual, and dependable self-starter with good communication skills.
• The ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• Be able to tolerate and work in a typical heavy shop environment as part of a large team as well as outdoors in the elements during all seasons.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards.
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements).
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Flex Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Profit sharing.
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program.
• Ongoing career growth opportunities.

Walbec Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.