Shop/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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:

• Union 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