Heavy Equipment Mechanic

DHT Group; Reese (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DHT Group, a leading transportation company, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for its excavation division in Reese, Michigan. The role involves performing diagnostics, repairs, and routine maintenance on various heavy machinery. Ideal candidates will have 6 months to 1 year of experience in heavy equipment mechanics and a collaborative spirit.

Benefits

Pet Insurance

401K with Partial Employer Match

Healthcare Insurance after 30 days employment

Short-term & Long-term disability

Paid Vacation after 1 year employment

Life Insurance with buy up option

Legal Shield & ID Theft Protection

Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year experience in heavy equipment.
• Experience in diesel engine, transmission, differential diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair work and maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Diagnose equipment faults and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Consult with the excavation manager about equipment issues.

Skills

Heavy Equipment diagnostic/repair experience

Diesel engine diagnostic/repair experience

Transmission diagnostics/repair experience

Differential diagnostics/repair experience

Hydraulic experience

Pneumatic valving experience

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Description

Who We Are:

DHT Group, based out of Reese, Michigan has been ensuring safety and satisfaction for over 40 years. DHT is hiring at all facilities with additional Michigan locations in Newport and Port Huron and also Bellefontaine, Ohio. DHT has several divisions including Tanker, Gravel Train, Flatbed, Van, Excavating, and Landscape Supply. DHT also operates full-service repair facilities.

Why work for DHT Group?

DHT Group is an ever-growing transportation company with multiple divisions and subsidiaries. We are actively seeking an experienced heavy equipment mechanic to join our excavation division.

Applicant should have 6 mos. to 1 yr experience in heavy equipment mechanics.

• Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency*
  
  

The Opportunity

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Reese, Michigan

Full-time

Could this be you?

A heavy equipment mechanic employee will perform repair work and maintenance for DHT’s heavy equipment, consisting of off-road trucks, excavators, bulldozers, frontend loaders, skid steers and various other types of heavy machinery used in the excavation industry. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will diagnose equipment faults and perform scheduled maintenance and repairs.

In This Role You Will

• Consult with the excavation manager to collect information on equipment history, any problems with the equipment, and/or known maintenance or repairs required
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains construction and heavy equipment
• Diagnoses faults and malfunctions of equipment
• Estimates repair timeline and provides managers with time estimates
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance in accordance with equipment manufacturers maintenance/service schedule
• Cleans, lubricates, and performs other routine maintenance work on equipment
  
  

Compensation Package

• $20-$26/Hour Depending upon experience
• Pet Insurance
• 401K with Partial Employer Match
• Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental) after 30 days employment
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Paid Vacation after 1- year employment. Paid time off after 90 days employment
• Life Insurance with buy up option
• Legal Shield & ID Theft Protection
• Health Savings Account
  
  

Requirements

What you need:

• 6 months to 1 year experience in heavy equipment
  
  

Job Requirements

• Heavy Equipment diagnostic/repair experience
• Diesel engine diagnostic/repair experience
• Transmission diagnostics/repair experience
• Differential diagnostics/repair experience
• Hydraulic experience
• Pneumatic valving experience
  
  

DHT is an Employee-Owned Company – as we continue to grow and evolve as a business, our employees do too. We work in an energetic, collaborative, problem-solving environment that recognizes exceptional performance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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