Heavy Equipment Technician

Great Oaks; Rossville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Oaks is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to service and repair heavy equipment at Intermodal terminals. You will perform inspections, manage preventative maintenance, and document equipment conditions while ensuring safety standards across multiple sites.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience with hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems, plus proficiency with OEM platforms. Expect fieldwork in various weather and at heights, with on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Belief that safety is a necessity, not an option.
• At least 5 years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems.
• Understanding of various OEM platforms.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent record-keeping capabilities.
• Collaborative spirit.
• Physical ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs throughout a normal shift.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Safety Department policies to maintain a safe environment.
• Run preventative maintenance programs at terminals efficiently.
• Repair and service customer and company equipment.
• Perform scheduled inspections for planned maintenance.
• Evaluate malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain logs of equipment condition and work performed.
• Monitor company assets, equipment, and tools.
• Complete daily site activities at Intermodal terminals.
• Complete work orders, timecards, and customer maintenance records.
• Maintain uniform maintenance record keeping at the terminal.
• Create parts lists for maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate with Purchasing/Parts Department.
• Work in various weather conditions.
• Work at heights (80 feet) in a man basket / aerial lift.
• Overtime as assigned.
• Participate in Call Out Rotation.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic machine systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Engine systems

Preventative maintenance

Intermediate computer skills

Detail oriented

Collaborative spirit

Physical strength

OEM platforms understanding

Job description

• Comply with all Safety Department policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Run a successful preventative maintenance program efficiently at assigned Terminal(s).
• Responsible for repairing and servicing customer and company owned equipment.
• Perform scheduled inspections for planned maintenance.
• Conduct evaluations on malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain logs of equipment condition and work performed.
• Responsible for monitoring company owned assets, equipment, and tools.
• Complete daily site activities at Intermodal terminals as assigned.
• Complete work orders, timecards, and customer maintenance records
• Complete uniform maintenance record keeping protocol at the terminal.
• Create parts lists for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Willing to work with the Purchasing Department / Parts Department
• Willing to work in the weather elements (hot and cold environments)
• Willing to work at heights (80 feet) in a man basket / aerial lift.
• Willing to work overtime as assigned.
• Participate in Call Out Rotation (On call to respond to customer needs)
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic machine systems
• Other duties as assigned

Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with all Safety Department policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Run a successful preventative maintenance program efficiently at assigned Terminal(s).
• Responsible for repairing and servicing customer and company owned equipment.
• Perform scheduled inspections for planned maintenance.
• Conduct evaluations on malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain logs of equipment condition and work performed.
• Responsible for monitoring company owned assets, equipment, and tools.
• Complete daily site activities at Intermodal terminals as assigned.
• Complete work orders, timecards, and customer maintenance records
• Complete uniform maintenance record keeping protocol at the terminal.
• Create parts lists for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Willing to work with the Purchasing Department / Parts Department
• Willing to work in the weather elements (hot and cold environments)
• Willing to work at heights (80 feet) in a man basket / aerial lift.
• Willing to work overtime as assigned.
• Participate in Call Out Rotation (On call to respond to customer needs)
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic machine systems
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need To Bring To The Table

• Belief that safety is a necessity, not an option
• At least 5 years of heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems
• Understanding of various OEM platforms
• Understanding of preventative maintenance
• Intermediate computer skills
• Detail oriented with excellent record-keeping capabilities
• Collaborative spirit
• Physical ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs. throughout a normal shift

Examples Of Machines You'll Be Working On

• Gantry cranes
• Forklifts
• Reach stackers
• Container handlers
• Spotter trucks