Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Padnos; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% tuition reimbursement for team

First-time home buying assistance

401(k) match and profit sharing

Performance-driven bonuses

Job summary

PADNOS is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I to keep our recycling equipment running safely and efficiently. You will perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, cranes, balers, conveyors, and mobile processing equipment.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, vocational or technical training in heavy equipment or diesel technology, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Vocational or technical training in heavy equipment or diesel technology.
• Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.

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

Mathematics

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Outdoor work

Manual lifting

Education

Vocational or technical training in heavy equipment or diesel technology

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
• 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

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
• Sharp attention to detail
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions
• 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.

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