Heavy Equipment Mechanic

4 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States City of Grand Rapids, MI Full time
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Join the City of Grand Rapids, MI team as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and play a crucial role in maintaining the city's fleet of heavy equipment. As a skilled mechanic, you will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy equipment with various gasoline and diesel engines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Diagnose and repair trucks and equipment
  • Perform all necessary repairs to maintain the fleet
  • Order the correct parts to repair units
  • Document equipment or truck repairs and repaired times electronically
  • Provide preventative maintenance services of all heavy equipment
  • Look up and request parts as needed
  • Keep and maintain a clean work environment
  • Perform related work as required
Requirements:
  • High school diploma (or GED equivalent) with training in automotive/heavy equipment/light equipment, gasoline or diesel engine repairs
  • At least two (2) years of experience performing automotive/heavy equipment/small engine mechanical repair and maintenance; and/or state certifications
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
  • 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
  • Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
  • Twelve Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid parking (if applicable)
  • Employee Home Ownership Incentive
  • Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
  • Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
  • Employee Discounts and Perks
Additional Information:

This is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the DOT. Within the past five years, do you have any driving convictions on your record other than parking tickets?

Please note that this position is 2nd Shift, with hours from 2:00 pm to 12:00 AM, and a schedule of Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday will be assigned.

Application reviews will begin on September 30th and run through December 10th, 2024.



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