Job Opportunities API

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. DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS: • 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 WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE: • 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 WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Steel mill and industrial environment • Work performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. WHAT WE OFFER: • 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 Benefits: • Union benefits Application Question(s): • What types of heavy equipment have you worked on? Education: • High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: • Hydraulic: 2 years (Required) • Electrical : 2 years (Required) • Heavy Equipment Maintenance/Repair: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License with acceptable driving record (Required) Work Location: In person