Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Houston, TX

Turner Industries•Pasadena, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce. Turner Industries Group is looking for an experienced Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic for the Houston, TX area. The successful candidate will have a background working on large diesel engines - Cat, Cummins, Detroit - as well as experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems on heavy equipment such as cranes, dirt moving machinery, and dump beds. This is a long-term position based at our campus in Houston with: 40 Hours+ Overtime and call-outs as needed - overtime paid at time-and-a-half Health, (BCBS) Dental, (Delta) Vision, and Life insurance available 401k with employer match from day 1, no vesting required Short/ Long-term disability available Tadano, Grove, or Liebherr certification preferred Per diem and relocation is not available for this position; the successful candidate will be a current resident in the Houston metro area. The successful candidate will be responsible for entering various petrochemical sites and performing repairs on existing equipment, primarily cranes. This will require a TWIC card, the ability to pass a background check, and attend HASC for training requirements to enter facilities. It will also require a valid Driver's License to drive a company repair truck. General Job Description: Repairs automotive equipment, including but not limited to, trucks, carts, buggies, air compressors, welding machines, cranes, dirt equipment and trailers. Non-exempt role; Reports to Direct Supervisor / Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
General gasoline and diesel engine knowledge
Ability to diagnose and repair equipment
Organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and work self-directed and alone at times
Technical training and/or industrial related safety experience
Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others at the workplace
TWIC card
Ability to pass a background check
Attend HASC for training requirements to enter facilities
Valid Driver's License to drive a company repair truck

Nice To Haves

Tadano, Grove, or Liebherr certification preferred
ASME certified preferred

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on various automotive and heavy equipment
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction