Shop Mechanic at Nicholson Construction Company – Kalamazoo, Michigan

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

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