Small Equipment 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 Small Equipment Mechanic can change yours.

As a Small Equipment Mechanic, your key responsibilities will be to perform mechanical repairs on small equipment, diagnosing hydraulic and electrical problems; and perform preventative maintenance on equipment such as chainsaws and weed whips all the way up to a UTV and large generators.

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 position 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 have a strong attention to detail

What it takes:

• Ability to provide own hand tools
• 0-3 years experience in mechanical repair on a variety of agriculture/construction equipment 
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math
• Basic computer proficiency (desired)
• Completion of diesel mechanic or industrial technical program (desired)