Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Alta • Byron Center, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The construction equipment group is seeking a full-time heavy equipment shop service diesel technician/mechanic. The position is based at the Byron Center, Michigan branch, is a union position, and is part of Local 324. The technician performs equipment inspections, installs optional accessories, and completes general repairs. The role also requires incorporating Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities, carrying out other assigned duties, and maintaining consistent, reliable attendance, including being ready to work at the designated start time.

The position requires prior heavy equipment or over-the-road repair experience and power systems repair experience. The successful candidate has strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of engine, power train, hydraulic, electrical, and generation systems; communicates effectively; manages time well; and can work after hours as needed. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required to operate a company vehicle, and technicians must possess their own tools.

The role involves regular standing, walking, hand use, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds; frequent climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting 26 to 50 pounds; and occasional sitting and lifting 51 to more than 100 pounds. Work regularly takes place near moving mechanical parts, with frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather. Occasional conditions include wet or humid environments, electrical-shock risk, and vibration.

Requirements

• Four years of previous heavy equipment or over-the-road (OTR) repair experience.
• At least two years of previous power systems repair experience.
• Previous mechanic repair experience, such as forklift, heavy equipment, diesel, or automotive repair; relevant military, Guard, or Reserve experience with MOS or NEC code 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M, or CM is also identified.
• Strong working knowledge of power train and generation systems.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of engine, power train, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work after hours as needed.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license to drive a company vehicle.
• Possess own tools.
• Positive attitude and high energy.
• Computer program experience with Microsoft Outlook and Volvo VCADS.
• Intermediate language skills: ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Basic mathematics skills, including addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers, multiplication and division with 10s and 100s, and use of American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Intermediate reasoning ability: apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting.
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and in conditions that may include fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, electrical-shock risk, and vibration.

Nice To Haves

• Volvo Penta engine experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections.
• Implement optional accessories.
• Perform general repairs.
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain consistent, regular, and reliable attendance, including being ready for work at the designated start time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed