Apprentice Mechanic

Port Houston; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston is seeking an apprentice mechanic to support installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment at the Barbours Cut Maintenance site. The program blends classroom and paid on-the-job training, typically 144 hours in the classroom and 8000 hours on the job, lasting about five years.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing container handling equipment, diagnosing subsystem faults, using diagnostic tools, and reading manuals and blueprints.

Qualifications

• General computer knowledge and proficiency with Word/Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and quick-thinking.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Comfort with heights and use of tools.
• Forklift operation as needed.
• Knowledge of safety policies and occupational hazards.
• Team collaboration and attention to detail.
• TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspection, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment such as container handling units, yard tractors, forklifts, and terminal chassis.
• Assist in diagnose and repair component parts of machinery including gearboxes, hydraulic systems, brakes, and compressors; diagnose chassis components and systems.
• Utilize diagnostic tools to enter and retrieve information.
• Use hand tools, hoists, gauges, drills, and grinders proficiently for tasks.
• Assist in yard truck and chassis repair including transmissions, engines, brakes, suspensions, exhaust, and electrical systems.
• Read and use factory manuals and blueprints as required to fulfill tasks.
• Work overtime as scheduled and be available for unscheduled overtime as needed.
• Work a temporary or alternative schedule when requested by supervisor.
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

General computer knowledge

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Safety awareness

TWIC within 30 days

Texas driver’s license

Ability to climb heights

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team.

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, repair and maintenance of equipment; this includes, but is not limited to completing maintenance work orders, testing malfunctioning equipment, identifying defects, troubleshooting, repairing equipment and replacing defective parts. The apprentice will work collaboratively with other mechanical staff to identify and solve problems. Apprenticeships are a blend of classroom and paid, on-the-job training. Typically, this will be 144 hours in the classroom and 8000 hours on the job, and last about 5 years. Apprentices learn theory, 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 including but 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 repair chassis 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 tools proficiently 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 overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilled during 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 30 days 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.

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. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.