Equipment Traveling 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 an Equipment Traveling Mechanic can change yours.

As an Equipment Traveling Mechanic, your key responsibility will be to maintain service operations by inspecting and repairing defective electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or hydraulic components on vehicles and heavy construction equipment. 

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
• You enjoy working independently

What it takes:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 6 months experience or minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Aerial experience (desired) 
• Experience with DOT inspections, hydraulics, drive train, controls, and electronic diagnostics (desired) 
• Basic computer proficiency
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record
• Federal Medical Card
• Travel