Off‑Highway Diesel Equipment Technician (Mining Operations)

Express Employment Professionals - Monroe

Detroit, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
1 day ago

Make Every Shift Count: Keep Detroit’s Mining Equipment Running

You like real machines and real results. On third shift, you’ll be the go-to technician keeping heavy mining and industrial assets online—haul trucks, loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, cranes, and drills—so salt extraction and large-scale material handling never miss a beat.

Location

Detroit, MI (servicing a long-standing partner operation in the Dearborn area)

Schedule & Compensation

  • 3rd Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
  • Additional overtime as needed
  • Pay: Up to $35.30/hour (based on experience)
  • Employment: Full-Time | Long-Term Hire

About the Work

Hired by Express Employment Professionals on behalf of a respected industrial/mining partner, you’ll combine mechanical strength with diagnostic skill to keep off-highway equipment safe, reliable, and productive.

A Day in the Life

  • Kick off with priority checks—review work orders, parts availability, and equipment status.
  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment (cranes, loaders, haul trucks, conveyors, bulldozers, drills) to OEM standards.
  • Inspect, dismantle, and reassemble components using hoists, cranes, and precision hand tools.
  • Perform structural fixes through welding and fabrication when parts are worn or broken.
  • Own preventive maintenance: fluids, lubrication points, hydraulic lines, pumps, and fittings.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; read schematics, technical drawings, and service manuals.
  • Operate equipment to validate repairs and ensure post-service performance.
  • Document work clearly—daily logs, service reports, and parts usage.
  • Maintain safety and housekeeping standards; flag hazards and process changes to supervisors and teammates.

What You Bring

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2–4 years as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic (industrial/mining environment preferred)
  • Michigan Mechanic Certification (Diesel, Transmission, Hydraulic, or Electrical Systems) required
  • CAT SIS program experience preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting across engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and basic diagnostic software
  • Comfort with cranes, loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, and air compressors
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work extended shifts underground or outdoors year-round

Proficiencies We Value

  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
  • Hydraulics Experience
  • Brake & Suspension Systems

Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

  • Diesel Engine
  • Diesel Vehicles

Why Join

  • Competitive pay aligned to skill
  • Stable, long-term role in a critical industry
  • Overtime and advancement opportunity
  • Hands-on work across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
  • Comprehensive safety and training programs

Ready to Get Started?

Apply with your resume or call/text Dio at (517) 546-5627 for details.

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About the Company

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Express Employment Professionals - Monroe

As we build lasting relationships with our associates and clients through accountability, integrity, and excellence, we will make a difference in our communities. As a team, we will be moved by compassion, a mindset of gratitude, and a mission to help each other and those we serve both in our communities and around the world.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
WEBSITE
http://Expresspros.con/waxahachietx