Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Michels Corporation; Itasca (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Training investment of $5,000 per employee annually

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development firm in Texas is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on construction equipment. Responsibilities include engine repairs, body damage repair, and ensuring the equipment is in safe operational condition. Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience, with skills in hydraulics and welding as a plus. The firm promotes a culture of safety and quality while offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience working on construction or utility related equipment.
• Experience with hydraulics, drive train, controls, and electrical diagnostics is desired.
• Welding experience is also desirable.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on construction equipment.
• Repair engine failures and body damage.
• Maintain functional condition of equipment.

Skills

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical diagnostics

Welding skills

Basic computer proficiency

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Job description

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic can change yours.

As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, your key responsibility will be to perform basic tasks in repairing and maintaining construction or utility related equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance and maintain functional condition of equipment by repairing engine failures, replacing parts, repairing body damage, etc.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You have a strong attention to detail
• You enjoy working independently

What it takes:

• 2-5 years of experience working on construction or utility related equipment
• Hydraulics, drive train, controls and electrical diagnostics experience (desired)
• Welding experience (desired)
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to move/operate heavy equipment (desired)

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