Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

M.L. Chartier; Webberville (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

M.L. Chartier, a 70+-year-old family-owned business, seeks a Mechanic to keep a large fleet of class 8 trucks and equipment safe and running in our Webberville shop, MI location.

You will diagnose, repair, weld, fabricate, and service trucks daily, coordinating with a skilled team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong safety culture and meticulous records.

Qualifications

• Experience working on class 8 trucks
• Welding proficiency (MIG, TIG, stick)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Responsibilities

• Maintain a large fleet of trucks and equipment
• Run diagnostic tests on diesel engines
• Repair brakes, engines and related components
• Fabricate and install parts and truck components
• Conduct field visits for emergencies and breakdowns
• Maintain inventory and service records
• Adhere to safety standards and quality controls

Job description

COMPANY SUMMARY

M.L. Chartier (www.mlchartier.com) a 70+-year-old family-owned business, specializing in excavation, hydro excavation, emergency spill response, material transportation and related services for both the private and public sector. Headquartered in Fair Haven, MI, with additional locations in Webberville and Harrison, M.L. Chartier is a premiere organization with a strong team-oriented culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanic will collaborate with other mechanics and repair team members to ensure M.L. Chartier's vehicles are safe and operating proficiently. They will also respond to maintenance requests and handle major and minor repairs. A professional and well-versed problem solver who is a critical thinker and loves working with trucks and equipment daily. The candidate must be team-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced and continuously evolving shop environment. A positive attitude and open-mindedness are required.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible to maintaining a large fleet of state-of-the-art trucks and equipment
• Must keep equipment and workshop space clean
• Operate and maintain equipment for class 8 trucks and other fleet vehicles
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpret results
• Repair brakes, engines, and other associated parts with each truck
• Conduct field visits in case of emergency or sudden breakdown
• Maintain records of inventory and service done
• Complete oil change and brake checks
• Assist with the building and maintenance of a large fleet of state-of-the-art trucks and equipment
• Fabricate bumpers, chain boxes, storage racks, winch mounts and more
• Weld, straighten, brace or replace broken components on trucks and heavy equipment
• Repair damaged tanks, dumpsters, dump beds, axles and more.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Operate forklifts and other equipment as needed in support of repair work
• Complete detailed work orders for all projects and repairs
• Team player able to coordinate and work with our mechanics to complete larger builds and projects
• Adhere to and enforce all safety standards
• Participate in and promote the safety culture

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have experience working on class 8 trucks
• Experience with CAT off-road equipment is a plus
• Willing to work until the job is complete
• Demonstrated ability to work with tools
• Preferred experience in ESA, Insight, CAT, Bendix
• Proficient in all welding processes including MIG, TIG, and stick welding
• Work with various metals including steel, stainless steel and aluminum
• Precise Oxy-Acetylene torching and plasma cutting ability
• Use a variety of tools to disassemble and reassemble trucks and equipment to execute welding repairs. Must possess own set of tools and toolbox.
• Use tape measures, calipers, and micrometers to measure precisely to assist with duplication and repair of components
• Use squares, plumbs, levels, compasses and other specialty tools to assist with fabrication layout and design.
• Use a variety of shop tools including presses, band saws, shears, grinders and brakes
• Innovative fabricator able to design and build various components and parts
• Knowledge of proper sandblasting and painting techniques is a plus though not mandatory
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment under pressure/deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Follow instructions given both orally and written
• Ability to work independently, with accuracy and in accordance with company safety and quality standards
• Ability to communicate in English with other employees for the purpose of hazard recognition, problem solving, or other purposes

Physical/ Mental Demands

• Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, crouching, keeling, crawling, balancing, and climbing
• Continuous standing and walking on shop floor.
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.)
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, heat, weather extremes or similar elements often
• Ability to use hands and fingers with dexterity, speak (in English), and hear accurately
• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Goals

If you are motivated innovator looking to be part of a growing company with big dreams this could be the opportunity for you. We are a self-sustaining fleet-based company looking to expand our Webberville shop operation to include multiple skilled team members to successfully build, maintain, and refinish our own fleet. An extremely rewarding position as we maintain our vehicles and equipment with the highest integrity to a first-class standard.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance