Mechanic Equipment Shop

Port Houston; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on port equipment and related machinery. Responsibilities include inspecting containers, yard tractors, forklifts, and chassis; diagnosing gearboxes, hydraulic systems, brakes, and more; and providing cost estimates for repairs.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and 4+ years of related mechanic experience, plus a Texas driver’s license and TWIC within 30 days of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of related mechanic experience required.
• TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment and maintained for duration of employment.
• A valid Texas driver’s license is required

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment or machinery including container handling units, yard tractors, forklifts, vehicles and terminal chassis.
• Diagnose and repair component parts of machinery including gearboxes, hydraulic systems, brakes, compressors and other related parts; diagnose and repair chassis components and systems, brakes, pneumatic, suspension, and alignment
• Utilize computer or diagnostic tools to enter and retrieve information
• Provide cost estimates for repairs to equipment and machinery including engine overhaul, body repair and work order requests
• Use hand tools, hoists, pressure gauges, drills, grinding wheels, and other tools proficiently to carry out assigned tasks
• For yard truck and chassis repair, remove, repair and replace transmissions, engines, brakes, suspensions, exhaust, fuel, cooling and electrical systems
• Read and use factory manuals and blueprints as required to fulfill job assignments.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance schedules and delegate work duties to subordinate staff
• Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
• Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required Education/Experience:

Skills

Diagnostics knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Safety policy compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

Position Summary

Troubleshoots, repairs, and conducts preventative maintenance on Port Houston equipment and supporting equipment.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment or machinery including but not limited to container handling units, yard tractors, forklifts, vehicles and terminal chassis.
• Diagnose and repair component parts of machinery including gearboxes, hydraulic systems, brakes, compressors and other related parts; diagnose and repair chassis components and systems, brakes, pneumatic, suspension, and alignment
• Utilize computer or diagnostic tools to enter and retrieve information
• Provide cost estimates for repairs to equipment and machinery including engine overhaul, body repair and work order requests
• Use hand tools, hoists, pressure gauges, drills, grinding wheels, and other tools proficiently to carry out assigned tasks
• For yard truck and chassis repair, remove, repair and replace transmissions, engines, brakes, suspensions, exhaust, fuel, cooling and electrical systems
• Read and use factory manuals and blueprints as required to fulfill job assignments.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance schedules and delegate work duties to subordinate staff
• Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
• Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required Education/Experience:
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• 4+ years related mechanic experience required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Behaviors

• Knowledge diagnostics and repair
• Knowledge of mechanics
• Knowledge of automotive and heavy-duty equipment repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge of safety precautions concerning occupational hazards
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to operate a forklift
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Key Competencies Required

• Effective communication
• Pragmatic Decision Making
• Quality Orientation
• Safety
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

This work site location of this job is:

Barbours Cut Maintenance

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Application must be completed in full.