Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Pay

$33.05 per hour starting pay.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• Paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation time, and paid personal days
• Employee assistance program
• Work boot allowance

Schedule

Year-round position working Monday–Thursday in the summer months; Monday–Friday in winter months.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain pickups, trucks, heavy duty equipment and special equipment
• Utilize a well-rounded knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical components, hydraulic systems, brakes, cooling, and air conditioning systems
• Examine vehicles to determine the nature and extent of repairs needed
• Raise vehicles using jacks or hoists to gain access to the underside of vehicles
• Repair vehicles by installing new or rebuilt parts
• Maintain parts and supply inventory
• Perform general maintenance, safety checks, and electrical repairs; make adjustments using hand tools or special tools
• Overhaul and repair engines, transmissions, differentials, and other components using mechanics tools and other equipment
• May need to fabricate to update equipment
• Practice safe work and lifting procedures at all times including wearing safety equipment
• Lift, push and pull heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience as a truck and heavy equipment/construction mechanic preferred
• Class A CDL required
• Experience in engine electronics on modern equipment preferred
• State Certified as a Mechanic, or ability to obtain if hired for this position
• Basic tool set required; company provides specialty tools/equipment
• Must be observant and safety-minded in the course of completing your work
• Ability to collaborate with others as well as work independently while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a shop environment as well as travel throughout Mackinac County to worksites in a company provided vehicle
• Flexibility to work outside of normal scheduled hours and/or respond to emergencies if needed
• Ability to pass a physical, drug test, and fitness assessment (paid for by the Road Commission)