Heavy Equipment Mechanic

**MEDICAL PREMIUMS 100% EMPLOYER PAID, DEDUCTIBLES 100% EMPLOYER PAID, COINSURANCE 100% EMPLOYER PAID***

Who We Are:

Nugent Sand Company, located in Muskegon, MI, is the leader in industrial lake sand mining and processing. Nugent Sand is a woman owned, family run business. We have been supplying consistent, quality sand for use in the automotive, building products, mining, agriculture, and energy industries all over the United States since 1912. Our success is attributed to our highly technical process built on generations of refinement, rigorous quality control measures and by our team of dedicated, deeply experienced problem solvers.


Core Values:

We are looking for impact players and difference makers who are passionate about a long term career. We believe our employees are our greatest assets. If you possess the following core values you may fit in with our talented team:

• Consistent Quality
• Make an Impact
• Do What You Say You Will
• Best-in-class Service

Nugent Sand Company is currently looking for a full-time 1st shift Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team! If you are a team player, detail oriented, hard-working, reliable person who has a passion for quality in your work, apply today.


Join us in driving growth and success in a dynamic and challenging environment.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Heavy Equipment Mechanic will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of mining and support equipment, including loaders, excavators, dozers, skid steers, and other heavy machinery. Additionally, you will:

• Apply your High School Diploma and 3-5 years of heavy equipment repair experience to inspect and repair heavy mining and support equipment.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, pumps, cylinders, valves, and hoses.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, powertrain components, and electrical systems.
• Service and repair braking, steering, and suspension systems.
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs as needed.
• Read and interpret service manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
• Follow all MSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before servicing equipment.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) prior to beginning work.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and toolbox talks.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical troubleshooting
• Ability to obtain and maintain MSHA certification
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 25 pounds or more on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to pass and participate in random drug and alcohol testing.
• Welding certification preferred
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred
• Experience with OEM diagnostic systems such as CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, or similar platforms preferred

What You'll Get:

• A competitive starting hourly rate of $28 plus overtime
• Competitive paid time off
• 100% company paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your family effective immediately with no deductible or employee co-insurance
• 401K with 50% match on the first 5% of employee deferral after 1 year of service
• Discretionary employer profit sharing contribution to your 401k after the first year of service
• Employee 401K deferral available after 90 days
• Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
• A family friendly senior management and ownership team
• An experienced, dedicated and hard-working organization
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer