Heavy Equipment Technician

Bulk Equipment Corp.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bulk Equipment Corp. in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain and repair customer and company-owned machinery.

You will perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and equipment evaluations on hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems, while keeping detailed logs and working with the Purchasing/Parts team. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work in varied weather, at heights, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems.
• Understanding of various OEM platforms.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent record-keeping capabilities.
• Collaborative spirit.
• Physical ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs. throughout a normal shift.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Safety Department policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Run a successful preventative maintenance program efficiently at assigned Terminal(s).
• Responsible for repairing and servicing customer and company owned equipment.
• Perform scheduled inspections for planned maintenance.
• Conduct evaluations on malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain logs of equipment condition and work performed.
• Responsible for monitoring company owned assets, equipment, and tools.
• Complete daily site activities at Intermodal terminals as assigned.
• Complete work orders, timecards, and customer maintenance records
• Complete uniform maintenance record keeping protocol at the terminal.
• Create parts lists for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Willing to work with the Purchasing Department / Parts Department
• Willing to work in the weather elements (hot and cold environments)
• Willing to work at heights (80 feet) in a man basket / aerial lift.
• Willing to work overtime as assigned.
• Participate in Call Out Rotation (On call to respond to customer needs)
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic machine systems
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Engine systems

Preventative maintenance

OEM platforms

Intermediate computer skills

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Bulk Equipment Corp. is looking to add to our quickly growing team! Bulk is home to world-class technicians who aren't afraid to jump in and help out when needed. People who have killer problem-solving skills, like to work as a team, and have a passion for fixing things will thrive at Bulk!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all Safety Department policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Run a successful preventative maintenance program efficiently at assigned Terminal(s).
• Responsible for repairing and servicing customer and company owned equipment.
• Perform scheduled inspections for planned maintenance.
• Conduct evaluations on malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain logs of equipment condition and work performed.
• Responsible for monitoring company owned assets, equipment, and tools.
• Complete daily site activities at Intermodal terminals as assigned.
• Complete work orders, timecards, and customer maintenance records
• Complete uniform maintenance record keeping protocol at the terminal.
• Create parts lists for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Willing to work with the Purchasing Department / Parts Department
• Willing to work in the weather elements (hot and cold environments)
• Willing to work at heights (80 feet) in a man basket / aerial lift.
• Willing to work overtime as assigned.
• Participate in Call Out Rotation (On call to respond to customer needs)
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic machine systems
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Belief that safety is a necessity, not an option
• At least 5 years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems
• Understanding of various OEM platforms
• Understanding of preventative maintenance
• Intermediate computer skills
• Detail oriented with excellent record-keeping capabilities
• Collaborative spirit
• Physical ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs. throughout a normal shift

EXAMPLES OF MACHINES YOU'LL BE WORKING ON:

• Gantry cranes
• Forklifts
• Reach stackers
• Container handlers
• Spotter trucks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: up to $50/hr.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with working on gantry cranes?

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment: 5 years (Required)
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance : 3 years (Preferred)
• Hydraulic : 3 years (Required)
• Electrical : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Detroit, MI (Required)

Work Location: In person