Apprentice Mechanic

Port Houston; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston is offering an apprenticeship program that blends classroom learning with paid on-the-job training. The five-year program includes 144 hours of classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of hands-on work, progressing apprentices to journey mechanics.

Under supervision, you will assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as container handling units, yard tractors, forklifts, and chassis, gaining expertise in diagnosing and repairing components and

Qualifications

• General computer literacy including MS Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to think quickly and make sound judgments.
• Comfort with reading instructions and following directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspection, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as container handling units and yard equipment.
• Diagnose and repair components like gearboxes, hydraulic systems, brakes, and engines.
• Use diagnostic tools to enter and retrieve information.
• Operate hand tools, hoists, gauges, drills, and grinders to complete tasks.
• Assist in yard truck and chassis repair, including transmission and brake work.
• Read factory manuals and blueprints as required.
• Be available for overtime as needed and adaptable to shift changes by supervisor.
• Comply with Port Houston core values and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a Mechanic, the apprentice is to assist/facilitate the installation, repairand maintenance of equipment; this includes, but is not limited to completing maintenance workorders, testing malfunctioning equipment, identifying defects, troubleshooting, repairingequipment and replacing defective parts. The apprentice will work collaboratively with othermechanical staff to identify and solve problems. Apprenticeships are a blend of classroom and paid, on-the-job training. Typically, this will be 144hours in the classroom and 8000 hours on the job, and last about 5 years. Apprentices learntheory, mathematics, how to read blueprints and schematics, safety, and more. Once training is complete, apprentices become journey mechanics.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assist in inspection, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment or machinery includingbut not limited to container handling units, yard tractors, forklifts, and terminal chassis
• Assist in diagnose and repair component parts of machinery including gearboxes,hydraulic systems, brakes, compressors and other related parts; diagnose and repairchassis components and systems, brakes, pneumatic, suspension, alignment
• Utilize computer or diagnostic tools to enter and retrieve information
• Use hand tools, hoists, pressure gauges, drills, grinding wheels, and other toolsproficiently to carry out assigned tasks
• Assist in yard truck and chassis repair, remove, repair and replace transmissions, engines,brakes, suspensions, exhaust, fuel, cooling and electrical systems
• Read and use factory manuals and blueprints as required to fulfill job assignments
• Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtimewhen operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilledduring regular working hours
• Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• General working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Judgment and quick-thinking skills
• Ability to work with written or oral directions
• Ability to climb and be comfortable at heights
• Ability to operate forklift, if needed
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge of safety precautions concerning occupational hazards
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Key Competencies Required:

• Effective communication
• Pragmatic Decision Making
• Quality Orientation
• Safety
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

This work site location of this job is:

Barbours Cut Maintenance

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job.It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.