Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
About The Position
The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, and repairs heavy mobile equipment used in marine terminal operations, including forklifts, cranes, loaders, terminal tractors, and other diesel-powered equipment. The role supports safe and efficient cargo-handling operations in a fast-paced industrial environment. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance and inspections; diagnoses and repairs diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, and transmissions; troubleshoots equipment with diagnostic tools and software; and repairs or replaces mechanical and hydraulic components. The role also includes maintaining accurate maintenance records, assisting with emergency repairs, operating shop equipment, and supporting other maintenance personnel as needed. The work requires adherence to company and safety standards, outdoor work in varying weather, and physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds. The schedule is flexible and requires on-call availability. Weekly hours may vary with operational needs, and rotating schedules may include days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hourly pay starts at $38.05. QSL offers training courses on machinery and health and safety, a safe and team-oriented work environment, and exposure to a variety of heavy equipment and terminal operations.
Requirements
- Experience repairing heavy mobile equipment, forklifts, cranes, loaders, or similar industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Ability to work safely in an industrial marine terminal environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must provide own tools.
- Flexible schedule requiring on-call availability; rotating schedules may include days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Previous port, terminal, railroad, construction, or industrial equipment experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on heavy mobile equipment.
- Diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and transmissions.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues using diagnostic tools and software.
- Repair or replace mechanical and hydraulic components as needed.
- Ensure repairs comply with company and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
- Assist with emergency repairs to support terminal operations.
- Operate shop equipment and support other maintenance personnel when required.
Benefits
- Various training courses on machinery and health and safety.
- Safe and team-oriented work environment.
- Exposure to a wide variety of heavy equipment and terminal operations.
- Hourly pay starting at $38.05.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
