Container & Chassis Mechanic II

Seaboard Marine; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match

Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

Paid Time Off – (15 Days)

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

A shipping company in Miami, FL is looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to manage preventative and corrective maintenance on shipping containers. The ideal candidate will have two years of related experience and advanced welding skills. This position offers a competitive starting rate of $24 per hour and includes excellent benefits such as health insurance and a retirement savings plan. Must be flexible in working hours and able to obtain a TWIC card.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience repairing and restructuring intermodal equipment.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, overtime, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on containers.
• Follow guidelines for structural integrity of equipment.
• Maintain documentation of inspections and repairs.

Skills

Advanced Stick and MIG welding experience

Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Ability to read, write, and speak basic English

Tools

Hand and power tools

Forklift

Job description

Starting Rate: $24 per hour.

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.

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We offer excellent benefits including:

• 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
• Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays

POSITION SUMMARY

The position’s main responsibility is to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on containers used for national and international shipping distribution. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Two (2) years of industry-related experience repairing and restructuring intermodal equipment, including containers.
• Possess Advanced Stick and MIG welding experience.
• Knowledge of proper container repair standards and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.
• Must be able to work (flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary

• Follow the Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) guidelines to ensure the structural integrity of each intermodal equipment.
• Perform systematic inspections and repairs to intermodal equipment including flat racks, chassis, and containers.
• Maintain documentation of inspections and repairs performed in the Distribution System Technology (DST) computer database or hand-held computer.
• Perform repairs and restructures on intermodal equipment using a variety of hand and power tools, including Stick and MIG welding.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, welding, replacing damaged structures, damaged floors, doors, & container roofs and side panels.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times by cleaning, organizing, removing safety hazards, oil spills, spare parts, etc. within warehouse.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people checking equipment, etc.) at all times.

Secondary

• Safely operates a forklift.
• Additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is continuously required to stand, walk, grasp, talk, hear and use eye-hand coordination.
• The employee is frequently required to lift, carry and push/ pull up to 30lbs.
• The employee is frequently required to climb, bend forward, squat, kneel, twist, reach forward and pinch.
• The employee is frequently required to use repetitive wrist motion and finger dexterity.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, crawl, and reach overhead.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to use repetitive foot motion, eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Report safety hazards.
• Immediately reports incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
• Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by the supervisor.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
• Refuse any unsafe tasks or operation.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.
• Awareness of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Maintenance & Repair Supervisor and Maintenance & Repair Manager; may assist other Mechanics in the performance of chassis or container repairs. Does not exercise supervision over any position.

CONDITIONS

• Exposure to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Moderate to high noise volume.
• High vibration with use of sledgehammer and moderate vibration with use of hydraulic seating system.

DISCLAIMER

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]