Shop Mechanic at Nicholson Construction Company

Parchment, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diesel Mechanics, Hydraulic Mechanics, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Repair, Problem Diagnosis, Independent Work, Team Collaboration, Hand Tools, Trade Tools, Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Physical Stamina, Construction Equipment, Equipment Modification, Safety Awareness

Industry

Construction

Description

Title: Shop Mechanic Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Plant Superintendent Summary: Maintain and repair construction equipment, diagnose/repair diesel engine and hydraulic system problems, and load/unload trucks of construction equipment. Essential Functions: • Repair and set-up construction equipment to prepare for projects. • Modify equipment to meet project requirements through an understanding of diesel and hydraulic mechanics. • Work with equipment maintenance foreman and other technicians to design and build new and/or to improve construction equipment. • Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action. • Notifies maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed. • Other duties as assigned. Education & Training: • High School diploma or GED. • Hydraulic and Mechanic Certification. Experience: • Four years’ experience as a heavy equipment mechanic. • Driver's License Knowledge and Abilities: • Knowledge of diesel and/or hydraulic mechanics. • Ability to take direction but also to work independently • Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools. Physical Requirements: • reaching high and low, stooping, and bending, lifting/carrying/moving up to 100 pounds continually, able to travel per the company travel policy, able to concentrate at a high degree in a busy and noisy construction environment, able to work in all types of weather Mental Requirements: • Rational decision making ability, attention to detail, makes final decisions and assumes accountability for them; demonstrates the ability to separate the people from the problem or situation, ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibility as needed. Benefits: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Short Term Disability • Long Term Disability • Accidental Death and Dismemberment • Life Insurance • Maternal and Paternal Leave • 401(k)matching • Safe Harbor Retirement Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Vacation • Sick Days Nicholson Construction participates in E-Verify. Please be advised that all interested candidates are REQUIRED to attach a copy of your resume in order to be considered. In an effort to foster a diverse workforce Nicholson Construction encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability If you want to view the EEO is the Law poster, please choose your language: English [http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf] – Spanish [http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster_spanish.pdf] – Arabic [http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster_arabic.pdf] - Chinese [http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster_chinese.pdf]

Responsibilities

The Shop Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing construction equipment, diagnosing and repairing diesel engine and hydraulic system problems, and loading/unloading trucks of construction equipment. This role involves working with other technicians to design and improve construction equipment and performing preventive maintenance checks.