Heavy Equipment Fleet Mechanic - Coppell, Texas

MEI Industrial Solutions•Coppell, TX

12h

About The Position

MEI Rigging & Crating is seeking a Heavy Equipment Fleet Mechanic to maintain its fleet of Ford and Dodge gas and diesel service trucks (250 through 450), forklifts ranging from 6,000 pounds to Versa Lift 60,000/80,000-pound models, Peterbilt and KW tractors, and Landoll/KS RGN flatbed trailers. The role involves mid-level mechanical work on gas and diesel vehicles, routine preventive maintenance, brake service, and hydraulic systems. The mechanic inspects and diagnoses equipment, performs repairs and adjustments, verifies performance, maintains service records and shop equipment, manages supplies, and helps control maintenance costs. The position requires at least ten years of proven fleet mechanic experience. Construction industry experience, rigging experience, and familiarity with precision measuring equipment and hand, power, and pneumatic tools are preferred. The mechanic must work effectively on a team, communicate openly, and demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, thoroughness, and pride in their work. The work involves physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds. MEI describes its work environment as dynamic and friendly and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

Minimum ten years of proven fleet mechanic experience.
Ability to work in a highly functioning team environment.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
Deliver the quality of service MEI's customers expect.
Perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience.
Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment, as well as hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
Rigging experience.
Excellent attention to detail, thoroughness, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Perform mid-level mechanical work on gas and diesel vehicles, routine preventive maintenance, brake service, and hydraulic systems.
Inspect vehicles and conduct diagnostic tests to identify worn or damaged parts.
Complete preventive maintenance schedules, install component and part upgrades, control corrosion, and perform winterization procedures.
Repair, adjust, overhaul, assemble, disassemble, and replace vehicle assemblies, components, parts, and systems, including hydraulics.
Perform machine shop operations and make adjustments and alignments involving bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Conduct test drives and adjust controls and systems to verify vehicle performance.
Maintain vehicle records by documenting services and repairs.
Keep shop equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging extensive or complex repairs.
Control costs by using warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
Maintain supplies by taking inventory, placing orders, and verifying receipts.
Contribute to the maintenance department and organization by taking ownership of work and identifying opportunities to add value.