Master Mechanic – Fleet & Heavy Equipment (Union Role)

Romulus, Michigan | Fleet Maintenance Shop

If you’re the kind of mechanic who’d rather be turning wrenches than sitting in meetings, this is the kind of shop that makes sense.

We’re looking for a solid, hands-on Master Mechanic to work in a busy fleet environment. This isn’t just passenger cars — you’ll see a mix of cars, diesel trucks, salt trucks, street sweepers, fire trucks, and construction equipment. Every day looks a little different.

Right now, the sweet spot is someone with a strong auto background who can handle passenger vehicles and light duty work — and be trained up on the heavy equipment and diesel side as they go.

What the work looks like

You’ll be:

• Diagnosing and repairing gas and diesel engines
• Working on transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, steering systems, and electrical
• Maintaining and repairing plows, sweepers, fire apparatus, and heavy equipment
• Doing field calls and occasional towing/roadside repairs
• Welding and fabrication work when needed
• Using diagnostic tools and shop systems to troubleshoot issues
• Handling preventative maintenance across a mixed fleet

If it rolls, pushes snow, cleans streets, or supports operations — you’ll see it in your bay sooner or later.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• OT is available year-round — not required, but always there if you want it

Pay & Reality Check

• $24 – $30/hr depending on experience and certification
• Not the highest hourly rate out there — but the total package is where this job wins

Why mechanics stick around

This is a union position with a strong long-term setup:

• Excellent union benefit package
• $0 premium health care
• 10 vacation days + 9 personal days
• 11.5% employer retirement contribution (minimal employee contribution)
• Stable, steady work environment
• OT available whenever you want to pick it up

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years as an automotive or fleet mechanic (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Michigan State Mechanic Certification
• CDL A (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Strong diagnostic, electrical, and mechanical repair skills
• Comfortable working independently and in a shop environment
• Open to learning diesel and heavy equipment if not already experienced

Bottom line

This isn’t a flat-rate dealership grind. It’s steady shop work with:

• strong union protection
• top-tier benefits
• predictable hours
• and plenty of overtime if you want it

If you’ve got solid mechanical skills and the right certifications, the rest can be taught.