Heavy Equipment Fleet Mechanic - Coppell, Texas

MEI Rigging & Crating; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Equipment Fleet Mechanic to join their dynamic team in Garland, Texas. This role involves performing essential maintenance and repairs on gas and diesel vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and safety. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of fleet mechanic experience and a strong attention to detail. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive work environment, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of fleet mechanic experience required.
• Ability to use various tools and perform detailed inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and diagnostic tests on vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Maintain vehicle records and manage shop equipment.

Skills

Mid-level mechanic work

Gas and diesel vehicle maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic testing

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Fleet Mechanic - Coppell, Texas

Full Time Field Operations Garland, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3770

Looking for career opportunities, an employer who develops their people, a place to make your mark? If so, we are looking for you. Since our founding in the early 1990s, MEI Rigging & Crating has grown into one of the largest providers of rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, mechanical installation, industrial storage, crating, and export packing services in the United States. Our day-to-day operations are guided by our shared values of integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results. Our people are our best asset, and we invest in training, support, and providing the proper tools needed to succeed. If you are looking to be a part of a great team, please apply!

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ideal candidate can do mid-level mechanic work on gas and diesel vehicles, routine PM service, brake service and hydraulic systems.
2. Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
3. Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
4. Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing assemblies, components, parts, or systems, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
5. Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
6. Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
7. Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for extensive and complex repairs.
8. Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
9. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
10. Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years proven fleet mechanic experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction industry experience
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment; hand, power, pneumatic tools
• Rigging experience

Professional Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to details, thoroughness and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work in a highly functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Company Benefits: MEI Rigging & Crating provides a dynamic and friendly work environment, challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a highly competitive salary and an extensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program.