Heavy Equipment Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY

Performs preventative maintenance on support and freight moving equipment as well as repairs to same

Principal Duties and responsibilities.

- Performs preventative maintenance on all fleet equipment.

- Perform major and minor repairs to fleet equipment as needed.

- Troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures on equipment as required.

- Researches parts needed for repairs on equipment by using parts manuals and supply books.

- Rebuilds engines, transmissions and their components as necessary.

- Makes service calls to various departments both domestic and international to facilitate equipment repairs as required.

- Remains on standby duty whenever a ship is being loaded after hours and on weekends. Fuels equipment in the absence of the fueler.

- Fill out work orders after every job. Orders parts required to conduct repair and maintenance and follow-up. Coordinates with the effected departments equipment repairs and services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma and vocational technological graduate with certificate in equipment maintenance and repair

Experience: Five years experience in heavy equipment repair, maintenance and operation.

License: Valid Local Driver's license- Commercial Class B with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsement and valid passport. Certificate in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanical.

Travel: 10% travel to both domestic and international locations.