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Shop Mechanic

Nicholson Construction Company
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026 CLOSED ON 4/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Mechanic position at Nicholson Construction Company?


Title:    Shop Mechanic

Status:    Non-Exempt

Reports to:    Plant Superintendent

Summary:    Maintain and repair construction equipment, diagnose/repair diesel engine and hydraulic system problems, and load/unload trucks of construction equipment.

Essential Functions:     

    Repair and set-up construction equipment to prepare for projects. 

    Modify equipment to meet project requirements through an understanding of diesel and hydraulic mechanics. 

    Work with equipment maintenance foreman and other technicians to design and build new and/or to improve construction equipment. 

    Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.

    Notifies maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed.

    Other duties as assigned. 

Education & Training:   

    High School diploma or GED.

    Hydraulic and Mechanic Certification.

Experience:    

    Four years’ experience as a heavy equipment mechanic. 

    Driver's License 

Knowledge and Abilities:    

    Knowledge of diesel and/or hydraulic mechanics.

    Ability to take direction but also to work independently

    Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools.

Physical Requirements:    

    reaching high and low, stooping, and bending, lifting/carrying/moving up to 100 pounds continually, able to travel per the company travel policy, able to concentrate at a high degree in a busy and noisy construction environment, able to work in all types of weather

Mental Requirements:    

    Rational decision making ability, attention to detail, makes final decisions and assumes accountability for them; demonstrates the ability to separate the people from the problem or situation, ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibility as needed.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• Maternal and Paternal Leave
• 401(k)matching
• Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Days

 

Nicholson Construction participates in E-Verify.

Please be advised that all interested candidates are REQUIRED to attach a copy of your resume in order to be considered.

In an effort to foster a diverse workforce Nicholson Construction encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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