Resident Service Mechanic - 3rd Shift

BLACK EQUIPMENT CO., INC; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 1,433,000 - 1,763,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Weekly pay

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with matching

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Boot allowance

Specialty tools provided

Job summary

Black Equipment Co., Inc. is seeking a Resident Service Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of equipment from top-tier vendors.

You will diagnose issues, order parts efficiently through the Parts department, and work professionally with customers to keep operations running smoothly. You will gain training through Black Equipment Top Tech Academy and vendor-specific programs, with a culture that values expertise and a voice in team decisions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a mechanic.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and repair processes.
• Understand how to read and use manuals, schematics and documents.
• Use tools safely.
• Be physically fit for heavy work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diverse equipment.
• Order parts through our Parts department.
• Build trust with customers through professional, high-quality service.

Skills

Customer communication

Mechanical diagnostics

Reading manuals & schematics

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

At Black Equipment, we know what matters to skilled mechanics like you:

• Are you looking for a position where your experience is respected, and your voice is heard?
• Are you tired of workplaces that overlook your expertise or bog you down with unnecessary drama?
• Do you want to tackle complex repairs and take pride in fixing equipment others couldn’t?
• Are you frustrated with jobs that don’t offer a fair work-life balance or support for your family?

Join a team that recognizes your expertise with distinct uniforms for experienced mechanics and a culture that values your input.

Job Description

As a Resident Service Mechanic at Black Equipment, you’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of equipment from one of our top-tier vendors.

You’ll use your expertise to solve complex issues, order parts efficiently, and work professionally with our customer to keep their operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Do:

• Diagnose and repair diverse equipment, including tough cases that challenge your skills.
• Order parts seamlessly through our dedicated Parts department.
• Build trust with customers through professional, high-quality service.

What You’ll Gain:

• Training: Black Equipment Top Tech Academy & Mentorship
• Vendor-specific training
• Respect for your experience and a voice in team decisions.
• A collaborative, drama-free culture where your work is appreciated.
• Pride in working on high-quality equipment from industry-leading vendors.
• Opportunities to mentor and leave a lasting impact on young technicians.
• Diverse Jobs in a variety of locations, on top-tier brands with a variety of challenges.
• A position in a family-owned business that doesn’t treat employees like a number.
• Managers you can easily contact and rely on & who were all mechanics (including the Sr. VP of Operations).
• Conveniently located branches.
• Independence

Benefits

We offer:

• $26 – $32-Plus/hr. ($1,040 – $1,280+ weekly) – based on experience. Top earners make way more.
• Frequent OT available.
• Predictable 40 hrs. per week.
• Night shift (7PM - 4AM), M-F
• Weekly pay with direct deposit and an APP you can use to monitor pay and benefits.
• Paid for every hour you work. (no Flat Rate work)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Policy (company paid)
• 401K with matching contribution (1/2 up to 4%)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days.
• Bereavement time.
• Uniforms provided.
• Boot allowance.
• Specialty tools provided.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Communicate well with customers, Parts department, managers and coworkers.
• 1+ years of experience as a mechanic.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and repair processes.
• Understand how to read and use manuals, schematics and documents.
• Use tools safely.
• Be physically fit for heavy work.

Preferred:

• Forklift mechanic experience
• Previous field service experience
• More than 1+ years of experience as a mechanic

Certificates & Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean driving record.