Mechanic - NON-UNION

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Michigan is seeking an Equipment Mechanic to service, maintain and repair heavy equipment used in tree-line work. This full-time, non-exempt hourly role requires hands-on skills with hydraulic systems, engines, transmissions, and various heavy machinery.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and adherence to company procedures. A valid driver's license is required, and several equipment certifications are preferred to advance within the role.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Experience working on hydraulic systems is preferred
• Must be able to operate the machinery being worked on
• Pre-employment drug screen/background/MVR may be required

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace worn or damaged parts on heavy equipment
• Perform regular servicing using jacks, cranes and handheld tools
• Adjust engines and assemblies such as gear transmissions and hydraulics
• Inspect critical parts for wear, defects or damage with specialized tools
• Test equipment regularly to ensure safe operation
• Clean components with approved solvents
• Weld components as needed using gas or electric welders

Skills

Driving

Hydraulic systems

Machinery operation

Education

ASE Certification preferred

Fleet repairs/maintenance certification

Welding certification

Aerial device repairs/maintenance certification

Job description

Description

Job Title: Equipment Mechanic

This position provides regular servicing, maintenance, and repairs to heavy equipment and tools.

Job Type

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Handles all necessary repairs including the replacement of worn or damaged parts.
• Provides regular servicing including using jacks, cranes, and various handheld tools to dismantle and reassemble areas of heavy equipment.
• Makes adjustments to engines, as well as any additional assemblies such as gear transmissions and hydraulic.
• Examines critical parts and operating components of heavy equipment for possible wear and tear, defects, or other damage with the use of specialized tools, and trained eyes and ears.
• Test equipment and machines on a regular schedule to ensure things are operating efficiently and safely.
• Cleans all components using approved solvents formulated for heavy equipment.
• Checks for components and parts that need to be welded and then, with a gas or electric welder, performs the work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Experience working on and/or repairing Hydraulic systems on fleet vehicles is preferred.
• Must be able to operate the type of machinery being worked on.

Education & Experience

• Automotive Service Excellence Mechanics Certification (A.S.E Certification) is preferred.
• Certification for Fleet Repairs / Maintenance is preferred.
• Certification for Welding preferred.
• Certification for Aerial Device Repairs / Maintenance is preferred.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• A Driver's license is required.
• A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B CDL or Higher with Air Brake Endorsement is preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Must have transportation to and from the show-up location.

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): walking, sitting, climbing poles, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): kneeling, crawling, speaking clearly, climbing on/off truck, reading, hearing-speech range, color vision, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, stooping, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, seeing distant, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range of motion, depth perception, balancing.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): seeing, lifting, lifting up to 10 lbs.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Works around moving equipment.
• Works in tight spaces.
• Works with hazardous tools, i.e., welding torch.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.