Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician (CDL)

Waldo Solutions; Michigan; On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Defined contribution retirement plan

Paid holidays/sick/vacation/personal

Employee assistance program

Work boot allowance

Job summary

The Mackinac County Road Commission has an immediate opening for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join their team in Hessel, Michigan. This role requires a strong background with diesel mechanics and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining trucks and heavy equipment, inspecting systems, performing electrical and hydraulic repairs, and maintaining inventory. The position entails shop work and county-wide travel, with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.
• Basic tool set required; company provides specialty tools/equipment.
• Must be observant and safety-minded in the course of completing work.
• Ability to collaborate with others as well as work independently.
• Ability to work in a shop environment and travel to worksites in Mackinac County.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal hours and/or respond to emergencies.
• Must pass a physical, drug test, and fitness assessment (paid for by Road Commission).

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain pickups, trucks, heavy duty equipment and special equipment.
• Examine vehicles to determine repairs needed and raise vehicles for access.
• Repair by installing new or rebuilt parts and perform electrical repairs.
• Maintain parts and supply inventory and perform general maintenance and safety checks.
• Overhaul engines, transmissions, differentials and other components using tools.
• May fabricate to update equipment.
• Practice safe work procedures at all times.
• Lift, push and pull heavy objects up to 100 pounds.

Skills

Truck & heavy equipment mechanics

Safety mindfulness

Team collaboration

Ability to work independently

Safety procedures

Education

State certification as a Mechanic

Tools

Basic tool set

Diesel engine knowledge

Engine electronics

Job description

The Mackinac County Road Commission has an immediate opening for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join their team in Hessel, Michigan. This role requires a strong background with diesel mechanics and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining trucks and heavy equipment, inspecting systems, performing electrical and hydraulic repairs, and maintaining inventory. The position entails shop work and county-wide travel, with safety as a priority.