Terminal Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Inspect and audit equipment usage and checklists periodically for issues.   
• Generate parts requisitions for repairs.  
• Corrects equipment deficiencies with proper diagnosing techniques. 
• Provides input on preventing inadvertent equipment breakdowns. 
• Removal of parts, major assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components. 
• Work system such as, power and drive trains, electrical, HVAC, fuel, emissions, steering, hydraulics, and pneumatics. 
• Completes shop operations by making adjustments, and alignments to items such as but not limited to bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, oil systems, contro linkages, clutches, brakes, and traction units.  
• Verifies equipment performance by conducting test drives and making adjustments to controls and systems. 
• Complies with equipment requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.  
• Maintains equipment records by annotating services and repairs on work orders. 
• Must participate in all Safety and Health Training requirements as scheduled.  
• A willingness to further experience by supervisor training. 
• Assists in other areas of business as needed.   
• Attends and participates in all daily, weekly/monthly toolbox meetings, safety meetings and/or stand-down's.   
• Other duties as assigned.   

Expectations:

• 100% Preventive Maintenance completed accurately and timely. 
• 100% repairs completed in a timely manner with minimal downtime for operations.  
• 100% work safely.  
• Accomplish job responsibilities/duties in accordance with the company’s Core Values.   
• Looks for opportunities to increase knowledge/responsibility via achieving goals.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 
• Follows policies and procedures.
•  Completes administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Supports organizational goals and values through outside activities.  
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
•  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. 
• Applies feedback to improve performance. 
• Monitors own work to ensure quality. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age. 
• High school diploma or GED is required.  
• 10+ years of experience and/or certifications. 
• Must have the ability to work on multiple fronts simultaneously.  
• Specialized training and certifications that must be completed and maintained.  
• Demonstrated ability to independently establish priorities. 
• Must be able to read and interpret parts manuals, drawings, diagrams, and schematics. 
• Common knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out, Safety Data Sheets and Computerized maintenance management Systems.   
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.   
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license. 
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a drug test, physical and background check.  

Physical Demands:

• Entering, exiting, and operating equipment.  
• Ability to work at elevated heights, including using lifts, ladders, and stairs.   
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.  
• Work is done outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. 
• Must be able to perform work wearing personal protective equipment.   
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Position Details:

• Shift work - must be available to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays. 
• Will be subject to call out.  
• Non-Exempt position.