Terminal Mechanic

At Ports America, the Terminal Mechanic will act as the subject matter expert in repairs and maintenance of Taylor and Hyster Container Handling Equipment, Terberg, and Ottawa Yard Trucks necessary to provide daily and long-term support for stevedoring activities.

Essential Duties:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Taylor, Terberg, Ottawa and Hyster Container Handling equipment such as yard hustlers, yard dogs, mules, yard trucks, top loaders, etc.…
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment; plug in and check fluid levels for electric batteries daily.
• Complete written inspection report, work order, and parts list.
• Must seek repair authorization and approval for parts that are not in parts inventory.
• Deliver and position equipment for various stevedoring activities, remain on site to perform emergency repairs during vessel/terminal operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work flexible hours as dictated by business need.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years in mechanical, utility, and/or maintenance experience including experience with equipment mentioned
• Basic set of mechanics hand and air tools at least up to 1 1/2” wrenches, sockets, metric, and standard

Preferred Qualifications:

• Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Basic written communication skills required for completion of daily reports.
• Ability to train others on software applications that support the departments operations.

Working Conditions:

• 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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