Equipment Mechanic

Professional Transportation, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) retirement options

On-the-job training

Discounted cell phone plans

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Professional Transportation, Inc. is seeking an Intermodal Equipment Mechanic in Minneapolis, MN to repair and maintain company and customer equipment with the maintenance team.

You'll work on trailers, cranes, forklifts, side loaders, hostlers, and related equipment, ensuring safety standards and detailed service records while using mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical knowledge. Flexibility for shifts and outdoor work is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years of Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Service Technician experience preferred.
• 1+ year experience with hydraulic systems preferred.
• Previous crane mechanic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trailer compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Maintain detailed records of services performed and parts used.
• Identify problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical systems and perform repairs.
• Repair driveline components (axles, bearings, ring, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines (Cummins).
• Perform maintenance and mechanical repairs on trailers, side loaders, hostlers, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Maintain routine maintenance schedules for Heavy Terminal fleet equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Lifting 50-100 lbs

Driver's license

Ability to work outdoors

Electrical diagnostics

Diesel engine knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Crane/Heavy equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

INTERMODAL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC WANTED - Minneapolis, MN

This role is responsible for the repair and maintenance of company and customer equipment in conjunction with the rest of the maintenance team.

Benefits Of Joining PTI

• Multiple benefit plan options including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
• Paid vacation time
• 401(K) retirement options
• On the job training
• Discounted cell phone plans for Verizon and AT&T
• Room for growth and advancement within the company

Responsibilities

• Ensure trailer compliance with safety regulations and standards
• Maintain detailed records of services performed and parts used
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of trailers
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc.
• Identify problems with Mechanical, Hydraulic, Diesel, & electrical systems and perform repairs
• Work with management to establish precise issues and provide efficient solutions
• Read & understand Hydraulic schematics (pumps, valves, motors, filters, and hoses)
• Comprehension of diesel engines, fuel systems, & diagnostics
• Repair driveline components (axles, bearings, ring, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines (Cummins)
• Perform maintenance & mechanical repairs on side loaders (loaded container handler), hostlers (semi tractor), forklifts, support equipment, trailer chassis, etc
• Maintain routine maintenance schedules on all Heavy Terminal fleet equipment

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate would have:

• High school diploma/equivalent is preferred.
• 1+ years of Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Service Technician experience preferred
• 1+ year experience with hydraulic systems preferred
• Previous crane mechanic experience preferred
• Strong Communication skills
• Ability to lift 50-100lbs regularly
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Flexible availability required; all Shifts, Holidays & Weekends, schedule changes based on demand.
• Must possess and continuously maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: PTI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or veteran status. PTI has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.

Salary Description $31-$41 per hour