Mechanic

Carter Lumber Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Supplemental Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military-friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking a Mechanic in Michigan to perform daily repairs and maintenance on trucks, trailers, forklifts, and related equipment. The role focuses on diagnosing issues, ensuring DOT compliance, and delivering cost-effective repairs.

Candidates should have 3+ years post-qualification experience, strong diesel engine knowledge, and excellent communication and organizational skills. The position emphasizes safety and team collaboration with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post qualification experience.
• Extensive knowledge in the repair and maintenance of Heavy diesel engines.
• Strong Diagnostics work background; ability to troubleshoot and accurately diagnose work.
• Superior time management skills, attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Dependable, responsible team player with a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and repairing all trucks, trailers, forklifts and other equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and ensures that they are repaired in a proper and cost effective manner.
• Prioritizes and sets goals based on importance of project that needs attention.
• Inspects and documents the maintenance performed on equipment.
• Adheres to safety requirements when operating tools and equipment.
• Ensures safety functions on equipment are operating properly.
• Handles material in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Reports any defects or safety issues immediately.
• Completes required safety training.

Skills

Heavy diesel engine repair

Diagnostics

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

A Carter Lumber Mechanicis responsible for performing daily repairs, emergency and preventative maintenance on all trucks, trailers, forklifts and other equipment. This is accomplished by diagnosing equipment issues and performing repairs in a timely and cost effective manner, ensuring our vehicles are DOT compliant. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements:

• 3+ years post qualification experience
• Extensive knowledge in the repair and maintenance of Heavy diesel engines
• Strong Diagnostics work background; ability to troubleshoot and accurately diagnose work
• Superior time management skills, attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal communication and organizational skills
• Dependable, responsible team player with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently in a team environment

Responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Responsible for maintaining and repairing all trucks, trailers, forklifts and other equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and ensures that they are repaired in a proper and cost effective manner.
• Prioritizes and sets goals based on importance of project that needs attention.
• Inspects and documents the maintenance performed on equipment.

Safety

• Adheres to safety requirements when operating tools and equipment.
• Ensures safety functions on equipment are operating properly.
• Handles material in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Reports any defects or safety issues immediately.
• Completes required safety training.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!