Fleet Mechanic- Transloading

Holland, L.P.; East Grand Forks (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland, L.P. is seeking an equipment maintenance technician in Minnesota to perform scheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs on trucks, trailers, loaders, and related equipment used in material handling. You will troubleshoot issues, perform inspections, and ensure compliance with DOT requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience, own tools, and a strong safety mindset. CDL is preferred and pre-employment testing may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; some technical schooling preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with basic car and/or truck repairs.
• Experience in heavy truck and equipment repairs preferred.
• Must have own hand tools; specialty tools will be provided.
• CDL preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to read service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting and technical assistance to operating personnel on equipment issues.
• Track and perform all scheduled maintenance for equipment used in unloading rail cars.
• Keep all equipment operating properly and perform repairs as needed.
• Perform annual equipment inspections and document for DOT requirements.
• Keep the shop area clean and follow all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Reading manuals

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical schooling preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Holland LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for scheduled maintenance and break down repairs of all equipment employed in the operation of material handling, including trucks, trailers, wheel loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoes, track mobile, dozers, motor graders, unload conveyors, stacking conveyors, coal conditioners and pickups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but not limited to:

• Providing troubleshooting and technical assistance to operating personnel on all tool and equipment issues
• Track & perform all scheduled maintenance for all equipment used in the unloading of rail cars
• Keep all equipment operating properly, making repairs as needed
• Perform annual equipment inspections and document for DOT requirements
• Keep shop area clean and free from hazards and practice all shop safety procedures
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, walking, bending, and stretching are required to perform equipment maintenance operations
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, hammers, and the ability to move 25 pounds are required to perform vehicle and equipment maintenance operations
• Vision must be sufficient for driving, and inspection and repair of trucks, and all other equipment required for material handling

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Working in shop standing on concrete, and climbing over equipment
• Exposure on a occasional basis to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to coal dust from coal unloading operations, gasoline and fuel vapor while servicing trucks and equipment
• Exposure to silica dust from unloading limestone
• Contact with solvents and sealants necessary for equipment repair

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED; some technical schooling preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with basic car and/or truck repairs such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc. required
• Experience in heavy truck and equipment repairs preferred
• Must have own hand tools, specialty tools will be provided
• Positive attitude & strong work ethic
• Demonstrated math, reading, and writing skills to read service manuals, order parts, update and maintain vehicle service records on site
• Satisfactory completion of a company-training program for equipment operators & laborers
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License and abide by our Corporate Fleet Policy; CDL preferred
• Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland, L.P.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).