Lead Truck Mechanic

About the role

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives.

Responsibilities

As a Truck Mechanic, your key responsibilities will be performing basic tasks in repairing and maintaining vehicles and construction equipment. As well as keeping vehicles and equipment available for use by performing diagnostics and preventive maintenance including but not limited to engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.

Requirements

• 5+ years related work experience
• Experience working on pickup trucks (Ford preferred), heavy trucks, construction or utility related equipment, and trailers
• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team
• Basic computer proficiency
• Able to provide own basic hand tools
• Formal diesel or automotive mechanic training program/certification (desired)
• Experience working on hydrovac units (desired)

Qualifications

Critical for success is the ability to work independently and, on a team, as well as communicate effectively.

Skills

You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines, relish new challenges and evolving technology, enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates, and like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

About the company

We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors. Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality. We are family owned and operated. We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year. We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities. We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.