Mechanic

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Mechanic can change yours.

As a Mechanic, your key responsibilities will be to repair and maintain a variety of equipment ranging anywhere from generator to weedwhacker to UTV to trucks, and semis, to various construction equipment including but not limited to, dozers, loaders, skid steers, excavators etc. This position is housed in the Michels Corporate headquarters yard which consists of 120 acers, 25 buildings with 18 shops, and over 175 employees. Critical for success for this position is the ability to work independently and, on a team, as well as communicate effectively.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You enjoy wrenching and tinkering with toys of all sizes; from dirt bikes, to motorcycles, to the challenge of fixing a larger vehicle or heavy equipment
• You grew up fascinated with the intricacy of mechanics and equipment and enjoy the challenge of troubleshooting and fixing engines and vehicles

What it takes:

• Prior mechanic experience or mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to provide own hand tools
• Welding experience (desired)