Shop Mechanic

Nicholson Construction

Kalamazoo, MI

Estimated pay: Est. $18–$28/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

**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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