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Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Michels Road & Stone Inc.
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A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$61,959 / year median in Wisconsin
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Michels Road & Stone, Inc. is shaping the future. We provide and place materials for road, airport, mass excavation and shoreline protection projects. Our projects are large; the tolerance for error is tiny. Our leaders, field crews and massive fleet of specialized equipment is focused on excellence. Are you? Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Road & Stone, Inc. can change yours. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, your key responsibility will be to perform basic tasks in repairing and maintaining construction or utility related equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance and maintain functional condition of equipment by repairing engine failures, replacing parts, repairing body damage, etc. This role requires extensive travel and will also involve assisting with concrete paving operations when equipment maintenance needs are met. Why Michels? We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality We are family owned and operated We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401 (k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. Why you? You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines You relish new challenges and evolving technology You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated You have a strong attention to detail You enjoy working independently Youi have a willingness to travel What it takes: 2-5 years of experience working on construction or utility related equipment Hydraulics, drive train, controls and electrical diagnostics experience (desired) Welding experience (desired) Basic computer proficiency Ability to move/operate heavy equipment (desired) Ability to provide own basic hand tools Ability to assist with concrete paving operations when equipment maintenance needs are met. Willingness to work under a union collective bargaining agreement Willing to travel 100% AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability https://www.michels.us/website-user-privacy-policy/