Senior Maintenance Technician

Kalmar Inc.; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful development opportunities

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Kalmar USA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Intermodal in Memphis, TN to troubleshoot, repair and maintain Kalmar and third‑party equipment.

You will provide detailed reports, offer technical advice, and uphold a safe work environment while delivering exceptional customer service. The role requires a technical diploma/certificate (or equivalent), minimum 15 years of field experience with heavy industrial equipment, and the ability to read drawings and hydraulic

Qualifications

• Technical diploma/certificate preferred; high school diploma or GED required; must have valid driver’s license
• Minimum 15 years' experience maintaining and/or repairing heavy industrial equipment with exposure to Electrical Systems, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Mechanical Systems, PLC controlled systems (preferred)
• Experience on Kalmar, Taylor, MiJack and/or Remprex equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and Electronics diagnosis & repair of intermodal cargo handling equipment; regular preventative maintenance; assist with warranty claims

Skills

Field maintenance experience

Customer service

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Electrical diagnosis

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

Education

Technical diploma/certificate preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Job description

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

Kalmar USA, Inc. has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Intermodal in Memphis, TN. This person will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance on Kalmar and third-party equipment, ensuring peak performance through inspections and routine upkeep. This person will be expected to provide exceptional customer service with detailed reports, provide technical advice, and make a real impact while maintaining a safe work environment.

Compensation Data

• Base Salary: $28 - $36 per hour
• Eligible for Annual Bonus

What are your key responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and Electronics diagnosis & repair of intermodal cargo handling equipment (Kalmar and other brands); regular preventative maintenance, as scheduled; evaluate and assist with warranty claims;
• Customer Communication: Communicate with customers regarding the diagnosis and repair problems experienced in the field; conduct product training for the customer; maintain high level of customer satisfaction
• Documentation: complete detailed documentation (reports of labor, work orders, warranty documentation, inspection reports and maintenance logs); ability to read and interpret trouble-shooting guides, technical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics
• Collaboration: work with Product Engineering to develop solutions for operational problems in the field; communicate customer expectations, requirements and requests to the Sales, Product Engineering and Parts teams; mentor/train junior maintenance staff, when required

What we offer you:

“Green business is good business – it’s not just a slogan; we’re investing in fossil-free steel and real change.”

• Rewards that truly count: We offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, and flexible working conditions, a generous benefits program with medical, dental and vision insurance effective day one and company paid short/long-term disability insurance & life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Our generous time-off policy includes paid vacation days, personal/sick days and paid holidays supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
• Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver's seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.
• People who move together: You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.
  

Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.

What you bring to the role:

• Qualifications: Technical diploma/certificate preferred; high school diploma or GED required; must have valid driver’s license
• Technical Expertise: Minimum 15 years' experience maintaining and/or repairing heavy industrial equipment with exposure to:
  • Electrical Systems (AD/DC circuits, motors, relays)
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  • Mechanical Systems (Powertrain, boom/lift assemblies, bearings, brakes)
  • PLC Controlled Systems (preferred, not required)
  • Preference will be given Veterans and candidates with maintenance/repair experience on the following brands of heavy equipment: Kalmar, Taylor, MiJack and/or Remprex
    Must be Comfortable working in the field and at elevated heights
• Customer Focus: Ability to deliver exceptional service and training through clear communication, detailed reporting, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Safety Commitment: Strong awareness and adherence to safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment for yourself and your team.
• Proactive Attitude: A self-driven approach to tackling challenges and continuously improving your skills.
• Team Player: Collaboration and effective communication with colleagues and clients to achieve shared goals.

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.www.kalmarglobal.com