Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Pangaea Logistics Solutions•Port Aransas, TX

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 role diagnoses and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems, performs preventive maintenance, and helps ensure equipment remains 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 position reports directly to the Terminal Operations Manager and supports uninterrupted port operations. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate Pangaea’s core values of safety, trust, integrity, curiosity, and teamwork, and to be adaptable, collaborative, accountable, and effective in a fast-paced, pressurized environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience with mobile or other heavy machinery.
Ability to respond quickly, safely, and effectively to issues in a fast-paced, stressful operating environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.
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, inspection, and rigging operations.
Ability to work around heavy machinery and in most weather conditions.
Ability to work rotating shifts and adjust to changing schedules, 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 working on crane grabs.

Responsibilities

Perform routine 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 perform necessary repairs to minimize downtime.
Maintain accurate records of equipment inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, beginning-of-shift inspections, and completed work orders.
Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
Report unusual equipment conditions to Operations Managers and ensure employees check equipment for damage or needed repairs and report findings to the team leader.
Perform maintenance and assist with operator-level tasks, including repairing, adjusting, and lubricating equipment, gauges, valves, and hoses.
Ensure operations employees monitor HMI pressures, temperatures, and other data points to confirm they are at nominal operating levels.
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 ensure port operations continue without interruption.
Ensure safe terminal operating conditions before and during operation.
Work with operators when making lifts or rigging equipment or materials.