Shop Mechanic
Nicholson Construction - Kalamazoo, MI
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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 If you want to view the EEO is the Law poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese
Created: 2026-03-04