Terminal Heavy Equipment Mechanic

TEXAS INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TEXAS INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS in Galveston is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections of terminal equipment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, ensuring minimal downtime for operations.

The role includes performing diagnostics, maintaining safety protocols, and collaborating with the team to ensure equipment performance. Candidates must possess a valid US driver's license and pass pre-employment testing.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 10+ years of experience and/or certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret parts manuals, drawings, diagrams, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Inspect and audit equipment usage periodically.
• Generate parts requisitions for necessary repairs.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized maintenance management systems

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and diagnosis of equipment at the terminal. To safely perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities to facility assets such as but not limited to repairing; cranes, excavators, dozers, forklifts, tele-handlers, air compressors, light towers, front wheel loaders, UTVs, trucks 1/2 ton and up.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Inspect and audit equipment usage and checklists periodically for issues.
• Generate parts requisitions for repairs.
• Correct equipment deficiencies with proper diagnosing techniques.
• Provides input on preventing inadvertent equipment breakdowns.
• Removal of parts, major assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components.
• Work system such as, power and drive trains, electrical, HVAC, fuel, emissions, steering, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Completes shop operations by making adjustments, and alignments to items such as but not limited to bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, oil systems, contro linkages, clutches, brakes, and traction units.
• Verifies equipment performance by conducting test drives and making adjustments to controls and systems.
• Complies with equipment requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains equipment records by annotating services and repairs on work orders.
• Must participate in all Safety and Health Training requirements as scheduled.
• A willingness to further experience by supervisor training.
• Assists in other areas of business as needed.
• Attends and participates in all daily, weekly/monthly toolbox meetings, safety meetings and/or stand-downs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expectations

• 100% Preventive Maintenance completed accurately and timely.
• 100% repairs completed in a timely manner with minimal downtime for operations.
• 100% work safely.
• Accomplish job responsibilities/duties in accordance with the company’s Core Values.
• Looks for opportunities to increase knowledge/responsibility via achieving goals.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Completes administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Supports organizational goals and values through outside activities.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 10+ years of experience and/or certifications.
• Must have the ability to work on multiple fronts simultaneously.
• Specialized training and certifications that must be completed and maintained.
• Demonstrated ability to independently establish priorities.
• Must be able to read and interpret parts manuals, drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Common knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out, Safety Data Sheets and Computerized maintenance management Systems.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a drug test, physical and background check.

Physical Demands

• Entering, exiting, and operating equipment.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, including using lifts, ladders, and stairs.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Work is done outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform work wearing personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Details

• Shift work - must be available to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Will be subject to call out.
• Non-Exempt position.