Lead Heavy Equipment Technician

Socket.dev; Haslet (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

401(k)

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

REMPREX, headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is hiring a Mechanical Lead based in Haslet, TX. The role involves leading on-site technicians, coordinating with facility managers, and ensuring preventive maintenance and timely repairs of intermodal heavy equipment.

Expect strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in heavy equipment maintenance, read electrical/hydraulic schematics, and are willing to work outdoors and after hours.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years' experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment (e.g., forklifts, man lifts).
• Valid driver’s license with clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather and around loud machinery.
• Willing to work after hour call outs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on intermodal heavy equipment.
• Read electrical and hydraulic schematics and repair systems as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair of systems and components; maintain accurate records.
• Inspect equipment and perform preventative maintenance following OEM specs.
• Respond to customer equipment requests and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Read electrical schematics

Read hydraulic schematics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Own basic hand tools

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office & service management

Independent & cross-functional work

Detail-oriented documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

What You’ll Do

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on intermodal heavy equipment in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Read electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Repair and maintain heavy equipment
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of systems and components, as required
• Maintains accurate records, as required
• Perform detailed equipment inspections and preventative maintenance following OEM specifications.
• Responds to any customer related equipment requests
• Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
• Assist in delivering required training to ensure that all co-workers have the necessary skills to perform their jobs properly and safely.
• Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals and adhere to all company-wide policies to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to liability. (internal & external)
• Special projects or work as assigned.
• Be willing to be cross-trained and assist in other departments, as required.

As A Mechanical Lead, additional responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for communication with local facility managers
• Coordinate with internal teams to secure necessary parts and third-party services
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain accurate computer records
• Collaborate directly with the Regional Manager and billing team
• Ensure customer systems are updated regularly and accurately
• Manage and prioritize the workload of fellow on-site technicians

What You’ll Need

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with clean motor vehicle record
• 7+ years' experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment (e.g., forklifts, man lifts)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Own basic hand tools
• Comfortable working at elevated heights and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather and around loud machinery
• Ability to distinguish colors accurately and follow safety protocols (company and Railroad)
• Basic understanding of SPC fundamentals
• Willingness to work after hour call outs.

• Experience in administrative support or operations coordination

• Strong organization and time management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and service management software

• Works well independently and within cross-functional teams

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and recordkeeping

• Customer-focused with effective problem-solving skills to support facility operations

Preferred

• Strong troubleshooting abilities
• Experience with scheduling, work order management, or technician dispatching
• Familiarity with basic parts and service procurement processes

Location

• This role is based out of Haslet, TX
• This role requires employees to be on-site during shift hours.

Who is REMPREX and Why Are We Hiring?

Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, REMPREX specializes in the operation, support and engineering of intermodal terminals and ports nationwide. We specialize in delivering safe, efficient, and scalable services to help our clients transport intelligently. Click here to see it for yourself!

Your assimilation into our culture is very important in having a long and mutually beneficial career at REMPREX. Our core values are the driving force in our business. As a potential member of the REMPREX team, you should align with our core values.

Safety | We commit to actively foster a healthy and injury free environment for our employees, clients and the communities we serve.

Integrity | We make it a priority to do the right thing even when no one is looking, which is why we commit to the highest ethical standard.

Innovation | We challenge conventional thinking to continually improve the products and services we offer.

Transparency | We say what we mean, mean what we say, and do what we say we’ll do.

What We Offer

All benefits mentioned below are based on eligibility and vary based on status, role and location.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k)
• Vacation, Sick & Paid Holidays
• Leaves of Absence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities to Learn & Grow Your Career
• A Diverse & Inclusive Company Culture that offers genuine teamwork

All employment offers will be made within the appropriate salary grade, taking into account key factors such as your location, relevant skills, experience, and expertise. Additionally, select positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual cash incentive program, designed to reward both individual and company performance.

Ready to build your career with an industry leader?

REMPREX is the one intermodal logistics company that truly does it all and whether you are looking to make an impact on our front line in Operations or ready to contribute your expertise to one of our professional corporate areas like Information Technology, Account & Finance, Human Resources or Client Services, our highly-innovative, rapidly-growing enterprise provides everything you need to build a rewarding career.

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

REMPREX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, REMPREX participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. As part of our pre-employment process, we do require successful completion of a background check and for safety sensitive roles, a drug screen.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

REMPREX is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies

REMPREX does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any REMPREX employee. REMPREX is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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