Field Mechanic: Heavy Equipment & Diesel Tech

M. J. ELECTRIC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Lifelock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric is seeking a Field Mechanic to diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment used on electrical construction projects across the region.

You’ll inspect, service, and repair equipment, read schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and travel extensively to job sites while upholding safety and quality standards. Minimum 2 years of field experience is required, CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics and service manuals.
• Strong welding (Stick/MIG) and fabrication skills.
• Valid Class B CDL required; Class A preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, inspect and repair diesel engines, gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, compressors, generators, suspensions, brakes, transmissions, fuel injection systems, ignition systems and air tools.
• Replace and repair damaged components.
• Perform engine flushing/cleaning, parts lubrication, oil changes and maintenance checks and all equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all types of heavy equipment, trailers, aerial lift platforms, bulldozer, bucket trucks.
• Annual DOT and Crane inspections.
• Perform vehicle preventative maintenance.
• Extensive travel required.

Skills

Heavy equipment diagnosis

Electrical & hydraulic systems

Read schematics

Welding & fabrication

CDL required

DOT regulations

Diagnostic tools usage

Customer service

High school diploma

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Mobile devices familiarity

Job description

M. J. Electric is seeking a Field Mechanic to diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment used on electrical construction projects across the region.

You’ll inspect, service, and repair equipment, read schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and travel extensively to job sites while upholding safety and quality standards. Minimum 2 years of field experience is required, CDL preferred.