Mechanic (North Holland)

Ottawacorc; Holland, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Benefits

Job summary

Ottawa County Road Commission is seeking a Mechanic-I to operate from the North Holland garage. A minimum of five years' experience in diesel mechanics and heavy equipment is required, with CDL-A eligibility within nine months.

The role includes diagnostics, brake/suspension work, welding, hydraulics, emissions, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance to ensure dependable county equipment. The position offers a starting wage during probation, robust health insurance, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic
• Strong engine repair and diagnostic skills
• Expert-level knowledge of air brake and suspension systems
• Proficiency in welding/fabrication
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics
• Advanced knowledge of emissions and aftertreatment systems
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical/wiring issues
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty diesel engines to light truck gas engines.
• Perform brake and suspension repairs on trucks and equipment.
• Conduct welding and fabrication as needed (Build snowplow trucks)
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and repair Air Conditioning systems.
• Service and troubleshoot emissions and after-treatment systems (DPF, SCR, DEF EGR)
• Perform electrical and wiring diagnostics using schematics and diagnostics.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic

Engine repair

Air brake systems

Suspension systems

Welding/fabrication

Hydraulics

Emissions aftertreatment

Electrical/wiring diagnostics

Independent and team work

Job description

Ottawa County Road Commission is searching for a Mechanic-I working out of our North Holland garage.

We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of five years' experience and a background in diesel mechanics and heavy equipment at an advanced level. Some of the responsibilities would include:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty diesel engines to light truck gas engines.
• Perform brake and suspension repairs on trucks and equipment.
• Conduct welding and fabrication as needed (Build snowplow trucks)
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and repair Air Conditioning systems.
• Service and troubleshoot emissions and after-treatment systems (DPF, SCR, DEF EGR)
• Perform electrical and wiring diagnostics using schematics and diagnostics.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic
• Strong engine repair and diagnostic skills
• Expert-level knowledge of air brake and suspension systems
• Proficiency in welding/fabrication
• Advanced Knowledge of hydraulics
• Advanced knowledge of emissions and aftertreatment systems
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical/wiring issues.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Mechanics shall be capable of operating all County equipment which requires a CDL-A license however this can be obtained during the first nine months of employment in which Ottawa County Road Commission will assist with this process.

The position available has a starting wage of $33.99 per hour during the probationary period with increases during this process. Ottawa County Road Commission offers a very good health insurance plan and other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer