Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic & Welder – Civil Fleet at Major Contracting – Detroit, Michigan

Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic & Welder Civil Fleet

Join Major Contracting as aSenior Heavy Equipment Mechanic & Welder Civil Fleet!

Job Title: Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic & Welder Civil Fleet
Company: Major Contracting
Location: Detroit, MI (On-Site at the Shop Yard)
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday Friday (Second shift work available! Weekends and heavy Overtime based on operational needs)
Pay Range: $30.00 $40.00 per hour (Based on Experience) + Prevailing Wage Opportunities

The Opportunity

Keep the Iron Moving.

Major Contracting is a premier civil construction firm specializing in utilities, sitework, and traffic safety. We are seeking a master of the trade to join us as a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic & Welder. In this dual-impact role, you will be the primary technical force ensuring the operational readiness of our diverse fleet of heavy civil construction equipment and machinery.

This position offers the exciting variety of complex mechanical diagnostics alongside custom structural fabrication. If you are a 10-year veteran looking for a stable, year-round environment where you can maximize your paycheck with significant overtime and prevailing wage opportunities, we want you in our shop. Help us minimize field downtime and drive the success of a rapidly expanding contractor.

What You Will Be Doing

You will serve as the backbone of our fleet operations, seamlessly switching between wrenching and welding to keep our crews productive:

• Advanced Diagnostics & Repair: Expertly diagnose and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on heavy yellow iron, trucks, and trailers.
• Custom Fabrication & Welding: Fabricate and weld structural steel components, heavy equipment attachments, and essential job site materials to support our field crews.
• Preventative Maintenance: Execute rigorous preventative maintenance schedules and routine inspections to ensure peak machinery performance and catch issues before they cause downtime.
• Precision Assembly: Accurately interpret technical drawings, measurements, and work orders to assemble or repair shop-built items with high precision using advanced hand and power tools.
• Shop Operations: Coordinate equipment status updates and material needs directly with supervisors to streamline shop workflow.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe, highly organized, and efficient shop yard environment in strict accordance with OSHA standards.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of proven experience as a heavy equipment mechanic, welder, or fabricator. (Previous experience specifically within the civil construction or sitework industry is highly preferred!)
• Technical Mastery: Advanced, hands-on knowledge of diesel engines, heavy hydraulics, and complex electrical systems.
• Welding Proficiency: High proficiency in MIG welding. (TIG or Stick experience is heavily preferred).
• Licensure & Credentials: An active Mechanic License OR documented Union affiliation is strictly required. A valid Drivers License is also required. (Possession of a CDL or advanced equipment/welding certifications is a massive plus!)
• Physical Capabilities: The ability to lift up to 50 lbs and thrive in a highly active, outdoor/indoor shop environment. High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Compensation & Premium Benefits

We reward our master mechanics with a highly lucrative total rewards package:

• Top-Tier Pay: $30.00 $40.00 per hour, paid on a reliable weekly pay cycle.
• Financial Growth: Significant Overtime opportunities, plus access to highly lucrative Prevailing Wage project assignments!
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Future Security: A 401(k) Retirement Savings Program, plus Life and Disability Insurance options.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), including Holidays, Vacation, and Sick leave.
• Equipped for Success: Company vehicle or generous mileage reimbursement for relevant field assignments.

About Major Contracting

Major Contracting is a leader in civil construction and traffic safety services for commercial, industrial, and federal projects. We take immense pride in our rapid expansion and offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where your career development and daily safety are our top priorities. Learn more at www.majorcontracting.com.

Major Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.