Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic with CDL Local Field

Functional Behavior Services; Hessel (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off (holidays, sick, vac, L0

Employee assistance program

Work boot allowance

Year-round schedule (M-Th in summer, M

Job summary

The Mackinac County Road Commission is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Hessel, Michigan. The ideal candidate brings a strong diesel/mechanical background to repair and maintain trucks and heavy equipment.

We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision/life, a defined contribution retirement plan, and paid time off. Expect a year-round schedule with summer and winter variants, safety-focused work, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a truck and heavy equipment/construction mechanic preferred.
• CDL Class A required.
• Experience in engine electronics on modern equipment preferred.
• State Certified as a Mechanic, or ability to obtain if hired.
• 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)

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; use hand tools or special tools.
• Overhaul and repair engines, transmissions, differentials, and other components using mechanics tools.
• May need to fabricate to update equipment.
• Practice safe work and lifting procedures; wear safety equipment.
• Lift, push and pull heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Heavy equipment

CDL Class A

Safety-minded

Team player

Tools

Basic tool set

Job description

The Mackinac County Road Commission is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Hessel, Michigan. The ideal candidate brings a strong diesel/mechanical background to repair and maintain trucks and heavy equipment.

We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision/life, a defined contribution retirement plan, and paid time off. Expect a year-round schedule with summer and winter variants, safety-focused work, and opportunities to