Equipment Mechanic I

Bastion Law, PLLC; Texas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mechanic responsible for maintaining and repairing mobile equipment including forklifts and trucks. The successful candidate will perform preventive maintenance and repairs, ensuring optimal performance. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours and the use of hand tools. The ideal applicant will have mechanical experience and a high school diploma, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in equipment maintenance for electric, diesel and/or gas powered equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Basic English.
• Must have basic hand tools for maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on gas and diesel engines.
• Remove and replace parts with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean work area and assist in identifying and ordering parts.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Use of Hand Tools

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the Jacintoport International Facility mobile equipment fleet, which consists of various types of combustion engine and electric powered equipment to include, but not limited to, forklifts, container handlers, yard trucks, pick-up trucks, golf carts, and all their related components, within the Mechanic Shop Department. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and 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
Six (6) months of experience in equipment maintenance & repairs programs for electric, diesel and/or gas powered equipment, including forklifts, container handlers, yard trucks, pick-up trucks, golf carts and or cranes.
Must have the necessary basic hand tools for the maintenance and repair of electric, diesel and gas equipment.
Must have experience and ability to use common hand and power tools.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have ability to read, write, and speak Basic English.
Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
Must be able to work (flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends and holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary
Perform routine PM (preventive maintenance) service on gas and diesel engines and on fuel, brake, and transmission systems to ensure peak performance, safety, and longevity of the equipment (oil changes, filter changes, fluid checks, etc.)
Remove and replace parts with minimal supervision
Correct equipment deficiencies by adjusting equipment components to manufactures specifications using provided maintenance manuals or direction from shop foreman or others with qualified information.
May assist other mechanics in performance of duties or work independently.
Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and maintain an awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, equipment, etc.) at all times.
Secondary
Assist in identifying and ordering parts.
Manually track times spent on maintenance jobs and enter on the job order, and provide information to the shop supervisor or shop coordinator for system entry.
Assist in fueling operation as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Subject to physical and/or DOT Screening is required along with other tests as applicable.
The employee is continuously required to grasp, exercise repetitive wrist motion, and finger movement.
The employee is continuously required to talk and hear.
The employee is continuously required to stand and walk.
The employee is frequently required to climb, forward bend, squat, twist, pinch, and reach forward
The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 55 pounds
The employee is occasionally required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye-hand-foot coordination
The employee is occasionally required to kneel, crawl, reach overhead, exercise repetitive foot motion, and 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 report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage
Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed by immediate supervisor
Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules
Refuse any unsafe task or operation
Participate in safety meetings and training
Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direct supervision from the Mechanic Shop Supervisor and/or Mechanic Shop Foreman.

CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily in the shop/outdoors; exposed 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
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high
Moderate vibration though hands when using power tools and throughout body when operating power industrial equipment
DISCLAIMER:

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]
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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required
Six (6) months of experience in equipment maintenance & repairs programs for electric, diesel and/or gas powered equipment, including forklifts, container handlers, yard trucks, pick-up trucks, golf carts and or cranes.
Must have the necessary basic hand tools for the maintenance and repair of electric, diesel and gas equipment.
Must have experience and ability to use common hand and power tools.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have ability to read, write, and speak Basic English.
Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
Must be able to work (flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends and holidays.