We are hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment / Shop Mechanic to join our team supporting steel mill and earth-moving operations. This is a high-paying union position offering long-term stability, excellent benefits, and consistent overtime opportunities.
If you are a mechanic who wants top hourly pay, strong retirement benefits, and year-round work — this is the opportunity you've been looking for.
DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment and diesel-powered machinery
- Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and component replacements
- Respond to service calls and complete work orders accurately
- Maintain fleet reliability for steel mill and mobile equipment operations
- Utilize diagnostic software and maintenance systems to track repairs
- Communicate equipment status and parts needs with site leadership
- Other duties as required
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:
- 3-5 years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment and a strong working knowledge of hydraulics, powertrain, electronic/electrical systems, diesel engines, Cat SIS, Cummins INSITE, Volvo Penta, etc.
- At least 2 years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair
- Intermediate computer skills
- Experience with diagnostic software
- Ability to work independently and make sound troubleshooting decisions
- Valid driver's license with acceptable record
- Must have your own tools from ¼ inch to 1 inch drive impact wrenches, socket sets, and wrenches up to 2 inches
- Willingness to work shift schedules, overtime, and occasional weekends
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Steel mill and industrial environment
- Work performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, prolonged standing, walking, and manual dexterity are required. The employee will also need to bend, climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 50 lbs.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Full union healthcare coverage
- Very strong pension program
- Company-provided uniforms
- Boot reimbursement program
- Consistent full-time hours
- Work on a modern fleet of heavy earth-moving and mining equipment
- Stable company with long-term contracts and steady workload
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- What types of heavy equipment have you worked on?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Hydraulic: 2 years (Required)
- Electrical : 2 years (Required)
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance/Repair: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License with acceptable driving record (Required)
Work Location: In person