Heavy Equipment Mechanic

PADNOS; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Home buying assistance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Performance bonuses

Job summary

PADNOS, a long‑standing recycling company in the United States, seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I to keep our loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, and conveyors running. You’ll perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs across multiple sites, with safety and efficiency at the forefront.

The role requires 1–3 years of maintenance experience and vocational training in heavy equipment or diesel technology.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Vocational or technical training in heavy equipment or diesel technology.
• Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform manual labor.
• Welding and torching knowledge is a plus.
• Military experience relevant to mechanical/technical fields welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Change fluids, filters, tracks, belts, and wear components.
• Assist with repairs to hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate findings to senior technicians.
• Operate heavy equipment for testing and inspection purposes.
• Maintain service records and work orders.
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with safety regulations.
• Assist with field repairs and emergency breakdown response.
• Follow lockout/tagout and company safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Welding

Education

Heavy equipment training

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I

Keep the wheels turning on an industry that's shaping the future.

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals, and electronic recycling, with tailored programs for consumer and industrial clients across the United States. Founded over a century ago, we've grown into a market leader and best-in-class innovator - and we're still a family business, now in our fourth generation.

Position Summary

As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I, you'll keep the machines that power our recycling and material handling operations running strong. You'll handle preventative maintenance and basic repairs on equipment like loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, cranes, balers, conveyors, and mobile processing equipment — hands-on work that keeps our sites moving safely and efficiently.

Schedule

• Monday- Friday

What You'll Do

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment
• Change fluids, filters, tracks, belts, and wear components
• Assist with repairs to hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Identify equipment issues and communicate findings to senior technicians
• Operate heavy equipment for testing and inspection purposes
• Maintain service records and work orders
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with safety regulations
• Assist with field repairs and emergency breakdown response
• Follow lockout/tagout and company safety procedures

What You Bring

• 1-3 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience
• Vocational or technical training in heavy equipment or diesel technology
• Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude
• Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform manual labor
• Welding and torching knowledge a plus
• Military experience relevant to mechanical or technical fields welcomed

Why PADNOS?

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% tuition reimbursement for team members; 75% for dependents
• First-time home buying assistance
• 401(k) match and profit sharing
• Performance-driven bonuses

Join the green movement. Build a career with PADNOS.

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.