Lead Heavy Equipment Technician (Nights)
About The Position
The Lead Heavy Equipment Technician performs preventative maintenance and repairs on intermodal heavy equipment in a fast-paced outdoor environment. The role troubleshoots and repairs equipment and its systems, conducts detailed inspections and maintenance according to OEM specifications, responds to customer equipment requests, and maintains accurate records. The technician also supports safety compliance, training, communication, and cross-departmental work as needed. Additional lead duties include serving as the primary communication contact for local facility managers, coordinating parts and third-party services with internal teams, performing administrative tasks, maintaining computer records, collaborating with the Regional Manager and billing team, keeping customer systems updated, and managing and prioritizing the workload of on-site technicians. The position is based on-site in Haslet, Texas, and requires working outdoors in all weather, around loud machinery, and at elevated heights.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record.
- At least 7 years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment, such as forklifts and man lifts.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills.
- Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Own basic hand tools.
- Comfort working at elevated heights and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and around loud machinery.
- Ability to distinguish colors accurately and follow company and railroad safety protocols.
- Basic understanding of SPC fundamentals.
- Willingness to work after-hours call-outs.
- Experience in administrative support or operations coordination.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and service management software.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented, with strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
- Customer-focused, with effective problem-solving skills to support facility operations.
Nice To Haves
- Strong troubleshooting abilities.
- Experience with scheduling, work order management, or technician dispatching.
- Familiarity with basic parts and service procurement processes.
Responsibilities
- Read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Repair and maintain intermodal heavy equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment systems and components as required.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Perform detailed equipment inspections and preventative maintenance according to OEM specifications.
- Respond to customer-related equipment requests.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Assist in delivering required training to ensure co-workers can perform their jobs properly and safely.
- Communicate consistently about activities to appropriate individuals and follow company policies to reduce liability exposure.
- Complete special projects or other assigned work.
- Be willing to cross-train and assist other departments as required.
- Serve as the primary communication contact for local facility managers.
- Coordinate with internal teams to secure necessary parts and third-party services.
- Perform administrative tasks and maintain accurate computer records.
- Collaborate directly with the Regional Manager and billing team.
- Ensure customer systems are updated regularly and accurately.
- Manage and prioritize the workload of fellow on-site technicians.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(k).
- Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Leaves of absence.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
- Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral program.
- Opportunities to learn and grow your career.
- Diverse and inclusive company culture that offers genuine teamwork.
- Select positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual cash incentive program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
