Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Hands-On Diagnostics

Marquette Board of Light and Power; Hessel (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

The Mackinac County Road Commission is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Hessel, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have strong diesel/mechanical skills and be able to service heavy equipment and trucks in a safe, efficient manner.

We offer competitive starting pay, comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision and life insurance, a defined contribution retirement plan, and paid holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a truck/heavy equipment/construction mechanic preferred.
• Class A CDL required.
• State Certified as a Mechanic, or ability to obtain if hired for this position.
• Basic tool set required; company provides specialty tools/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain pickups, trucks, heavy duty equipment and special equipment.
• Utilize 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.
• Overhaul and repair engines, transmissions, differentials, and other components.
• 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diesel engines knowledge

Safety minded

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

State Certified Mechanic

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

The Mackinac County Road Commission is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Hessel, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have strong diesel/mechanical skills and be able to service heavy equipment and trucks in a safe, efficient manner.

We offer competitive starting pay, comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision and life insurance, a defined contribution retirement plan, and paid holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days.