Heavy Equipment Field Service Mechanic

Walbec Group; Gladstone (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Benefits

Training program

Career growth

Job summary

Walbec Group seeks a Heavy Equipment Field Service Mechanic to maintain and repair construction equipment from our Gladstone, MI facility. You will perform inspections, diagnose issues, and carry out preventive maintenance ensuring reliable operation in a safe environment.

You will troubleshoot diesel engines and heavy systems, keep repair logs, and travel to sites as needed. A CDL and strong problem-solving skills are valued for this role.

Qualifications

• Diagnose machine condition through inspections and tests.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Identify worn parts and plan repairs.
• Maintain and update repair logs and records.
• Communicate findings clearly to the shop team.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of construction equipment at the Gladstone facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance and component upgrades.
• Troubleshoot diesel engines and heavy equipment systems.
• Use field service truck for on-site service calls.
• Adhere to safety, regulatory and company standards.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical Troubleshooting

Reading Schematics

Education

High School diploma

Vocational training/certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Description:

AboutWalbecGroup

Walbecproduces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professionaldesign,engineeringand construction services atits six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management.Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar,Walbecis yourbridge toexpertisein construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

We’re looking for a Heavy Equipment Field Service Mechanic to work out of our Gladstone, MI maintenance and repair facility. Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, Mechanics are responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Determines machine or vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies proper performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repair logs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; initiating repairs
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Use mobile service truck to perform service calls on equipment in the field.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The Location:

• This position works as part of the staff in our Gladstone, MI maintenance & repair facility and covers northern Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and northern Lower Michigan.

Requirements:

• A valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record. (CDL preferred or the ability to obtain).
• Five plus years of prior work experience working on heavy duty trucks, heavy equipment, etc. and experience working on diesel engines.
• Is required to have own tools up to 1” drive (some specialty tools supplied by the shop).
• Will have a high level of understanding and experience performing diagnostics, including electrical troubleshooting and computer-aided diagnosis as well as reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• High School diploma as well as vocational training and certification from an accredited organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience.
• Strong technical understanding, good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Adaptable to new equipment and a willingness to learn and be trained.
• Prior experience documenting repairs and utilizing a parts-ordering system.
• Must be a motivated, punctual and dependable self-starter with good communication skills.
• The ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• Be able to tolerate and work in a typical heavy shop environment as part of a large team as well as outdoors in the elements during all seasons.

The Benefits:

• Local Union Benefits
• RobustWalbectraining and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affymany? In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal,stateand local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!