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.

• 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

• 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

• Steel mill and industrial environment
• Work performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

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.

• 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

• Union benefits

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

• Hydraulic: 2 years (Required)
• Electrical : 2 years (Required)
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance/Repair: 2 years (Required)

• Driver's License with acceptable driving record (Required)

Work Location:

In person