Resident Service Mechanic - 3rd Shift
Mt. Vernon, IL Mechanic
Description

At Black Equipment, we know what matters to skilled mechanics like you:

  • Are you looking for a position where your experience is respected, and your voice is heard?
  • Are you tired of workplaces that overlook your expertise or bog you down with unnecessary drama?
  • Do you want to tackle complex repairs and take pride in fixing equipment others couldn’t?
  • Are you frustrated with jobs that don’t offer a fair work-life balance or support for your family?

Join a team that recognizes your expertise with distinct uniforms for experienced mechanics and a culture that values your input.


Job Description

As a Resident Service Mechanic at Black Equipment, you’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of equipment from one of our top-tier vendors.

You’ll use your expertise to solve complex issues, order parts efficiently, and work professionally with our customer to keep their operations running smoothly.


What You’ll Do:

  • Diagnose and repair diverse equipment, including tough cases that challenge your skills.
  • Order parts seamlessly through our dedicated Parts department.
  • Build trust with customers through professional, high-quality service.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Training: Black Equipment Top Tech Academy & Mentorship
  • Vendor-specific training
  • Respect for your experience and a voice in team decisions.
  • A collaborative, drama-free culture where your work is appreciated.
  • Pride in working on high-quality equipment from industry-leading vendors.
  • Opportunities to mentor and leave a lasting impact on young technicians.
  • Diverse Jobs in a variety of locations, on top-tier brands with a variety of challenges.
  • A position in a family-owned business that doesn’t treat employees like a number.
  • Managers you can easily contact and rely on & who were all mechanics (including the Sr. VP of Operations).
  • Conveniently located branches.
  • Independence

Benefits

We offer:

  • $26 – $32-Plus/hr. ($1,040 – $1,280+ weekly) – based on experience. Top earners make way more.
  • Frequent OT available.
  • Predictable 40 hrs. per week.
  • Night shift (7PM - 4AM), M-F
  • Weekly pay with direct deposit and an APP you can use to monitor pay and benefits.
  • Paid for every hour you work. (no Flat Rate work)
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
  • Short-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Long-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Life Insurance Policy (company paid)
  • 401K with matching contribution (1/2 up to 4%)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days.
  • Bereavement time.
  • Uniforms provided.
  • Boot allowance.
  • Specialty tools provided.
  • Road Mechanics: Company vehicle provided which you can take home. (Gas paid, too.)
  • Road Mechanics: Company-provided cellphone and service.
Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Communicate well with customers, Parts department, managers and coworkers.
  • 1+ years of experience as a mechanic.
  • Familiarity with diagnostic tools and repair processes.
  • Understand how to read and use manuals, schematics and documents.
  • Use tools safely.
  • Be physically fit for heavy work.
  • Local travel for field service (road) mechanics (company vehicle and fuel provided).

Preferred:

  • Forklift mechanic experience
  • Previous field service experience
  • More than 1+ years of experience as a mechanic

Certificates & Licenses

  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Clean driving record.