Terminal Mechanic

Ports America; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the maritime industry as a Terminal Mechanic, where you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing essential equipment. Your role is crucial for ensuring smooth operations in Charleston's busy terminal, impacting global trade and supply chain logistics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of utility or heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Obtain and maintain a TWIC Card.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair stevedoring equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete written inspection reports.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanics Hand Tools

Job description

In the maritime industry, where colossal ships dock, and millions of tons of cargo are moved with precision, it takes teams of dedicated individuals to keep global trade in motion. Working in this dynamic sector means that you play a part in ensuring the pulse of commerce never skips a beat, all while driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations.

Dive into a career where your talents make an impact and help us steer the future of this vital sector. Every job function in our organization, whether it’s on the docks or behind the scenes in administrative roles, finance, payroll, or IT, has a significant impact on the national economy and critical supply chain operations.

Join the Ports America team as a Terminal Mechanic! In this role, you'll be responsible for transporting, repairing, and maintaining essential equipment that supports our stevedoring activities in the Charleston, SC area. Your expertise will ensure the smooth operation of equipment, both on a daily and long-term basis, helping to drive our success in the region.

Where the pulse of global trade meets the precision of maritime excellence, at Ports America, we don’t just move cargo; we drive the nation’s economic engine!

Essential Duties:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all types of stevedoring equipment.
• Primary contact for diagnosing problems with diesel forklifts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on stevedoring equipment; check fluid levels for diesel power forklifts and automobiles
• Complete written inspection report, work order, and parts list.
• Requisition parts that are not in inventory using enterprise asset management system.
• Deliver and position equipment for various stevedoring activities to the appropriate terminal location.
• Remain on site to perform emergency repairs during vessel/terminal operations.
• Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of utility or heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Basic set of mechanics hand and air tools at least up to 1 1/2” wrenches, sockets, both metric and standard
• Obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification) Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic written communication skills required for completion of daily reports.
• Ability to train others on software applications that support the department’s operations.

Physical Working Attributes:

• Climb up and down on equipment and ladders
• Work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions
• Work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment
• Stand long period of times
• Lift, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

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