Mobile Equipment Mechanic
About The Position
The Mobile Equipment Mechanic inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mobile equipment used in daily marine terminal operations, including front-end loaders, excavators, articulated haul trucks, forklifts, crane grapples, and other diesel-powered equipment. The position diagnoses and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems, performs preventive maintenance, and helps keep equipment safe and operational in accordance with company safety standards and manufacturer recommendations. The mechanic works closely with terminal personnel and outside service providers to coordinate repairs and minimize equipment downtime. The role also supports equipment inspections, maintenance records, work orders, safe terminal operations, and operator-level equipment tasks. The position reports to the Terminal Operations Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience with mobile or other heavy machinery.
- Ability to respond quickly, safely, and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful operating environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and a TWIC, or ability to obtain a TWIC.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Availability to work varied hours and shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs to access all levels of port operating equipment.
- Ability to climb on top of equipment for fueling, inspections, and rigging operations.
- Ability to work around heavy machinery, which can be dangerous at times, and in most weather conditions.
- Ability to work rotating shifts as determined by management and adjust to changing shift work, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Must meet fit-for-duty requirements upon job offer, including a pre-employment physical and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical experience, especially with crane grabs.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance on mobile equipment, including oil and filter changes, fluid inspections, lubrication, and replacement of worn or damaged components.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues, and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, and parts usage; identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Report unusual equipment conditions to Operations Managers and ensure employees check equipment for damage or needed repairs and report them to the team leader.
- Repair, adjust, and lubricate equipment and components such as gauges, valves, and hoses as needed to maximize machine availability and reliability.
- Ensure operations employees monitor HMI pressures, temperatures, and other data points to maintain nominal operating levels.
- Maintain accurate records, including beginning-of-shift equipment inspections and work orders completed by the end of each shift.
- Comply with governmental, state, and company certification standards.
- Perform rigging calculations and equipment programming when necessary.
- Perform duties assigned by the Operations Manager to help port operations continue without interruption.
- Ensure safe terminal operating conditions before and during operations.
- Work with operators when making lifts or rigging equipment or materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
