Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The Gateway Institute; 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 holidays

Paid vacation

Paid personal days

Employee assistance program

Work boot allowance

Job summary

The Mackinac County Road Commission in Hessel, Michigan is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to repair and maintain pickups, trucks, and heavy machinery. Applicants should have diesel engine experience, knowledge of transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, and electrical systems.

This is a year-round, multi-shift position with summer/Holiday adjustments. The role offers benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, a boot allowance, and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a truck and heavy equipment/construction mechanic preferred.
• Class A CDL required.
• State Certified as a Mechanic, or ability to obtain if hired for this position.
• 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.

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.

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 position requires someone who has a strong background with diesel mechanics and heavy equipment.

What We Offer.

• $33.05 per hour starting pay.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Defined contribution retirement plan.
• Paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation time, and paid personal days.
• Employee assistance program.
• Work boot allowance.
• Year-round position working Monday-Thursday in the summer months; Monday-Friday in winter months.

What Your Days Look Like.

• Repair and maintain pickups, trucks, heavy duty equipment and special equipment.
• Utilize a well-rounded 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; make adjustments using hand tools or special tools.
• Overhaul and repair engines, transmissions, differentials, and other components using mechanics tools and other equipment.
• May need to fabricate to update equipment.
• Practice safe work and lifting procedures at all times including wearing safety equipment.
• Lift, push and pull heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

What We Are Looking For.

• At least 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 for this position.
• 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)

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, November 27, 2026 at 10:00am eastern time.

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