Shop/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Duties and Requirements

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment and diesel-powered machinery
• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and component replacements
• Respond to service calls and complete work orders accurately
• Maintain fleet reliability for steel mill and mobile equipment operations
• Utilize diagnostic software and maintenance systems to track repairs
• Communicate equipment status and parts needs with site leadership
• Other duties as required

What You'll Need to Bring to the Table

• 3-5 years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment and a strong working knowledge of hydraulics, powertrain, electronic/electrical systems, diesel engines, Cat SIS, Cummins INSITE, Volvo Penta, etc.
• At least 2 years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair
• Intermediate computer skills
• Experience with diagnostic software
• Ability to work independently and make sound troubleshooting decisions
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable record
• Must have your own tools from ¼ inch to 1 inch drive impact wrenches, socket sets, and wrenches up to 2 inches
• Willingness to work shift schedules, overtime, and occasional weekends

Work Environment

• Steel mill and industrial environment
• Work performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing, walking, and manual dexterity are required
• The employee will also need to bend, climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 50 lbs

What We Offer

• Full union healthcare coverage
• Very strong pension program
• Company-provided uniforms
• Boot reimbursement program
• Consistent full-time hours
• Work on a modern fleet of heavy earth-moving and mining equipment
• Stable company with long-term contracts and steady workload

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

From $43.00 per hour

Benefits

• Union benefits

Application Question(s)

What types of heavy equipment have you worked on?

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Hydraulic: 2 years (Required)
• Electrical : 2 years (Required)
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance/Repair: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification

Driver’s License with acceptable driving record (Required)

Work Location

In person