Equipment Technician

Equipment Technician

The Equipment Technician is part of the Operations team and is responsible for the diagnosis, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a diverse fleet of terminal and heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, forklifts, material handlers, dock winches, Manitowoc cranes, semi-trucks, conveyors, and production equipment. This position requires a versatile, multi-craft mechanic with experience in hydraulic, diesel, electrical, and mechanical systems who can work independently in a field-service environment.

• Ensures the operational condition of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and repairs on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, heavy machines and equipment, and production equipment; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; and troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Maintains and repairs a diverse fleet of equipment, including front-end loaders, forklifts, material handlers, dock winches, Manitowoc cranes, and semi-trucks.
• Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic, diesel engine, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems on heavy equipment and terminal assets.
• Performs field-based maintenance and repairs with limited vendor support and without reliance on a traditional maintenance shop environment.
• Independently troubleshoots equipment failures, identifies root causes, and develops effective repair solutions to minimize operational downtime.
• Performs welding and fabrication work as needed to support equipment repairs, modifications, and operational requirements.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using measuring and testing equipment.
• Controls downtime by informing managers of routine maintenance scheduling and techniques.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with outside parts and supply vendors, and service companies.
• Maintains equipment parts and supply inventories by determining appropriate inventory levels and controlling the inventory stock; anticipating needed repairs and pre-ordering parts and supplies to ensure all maintenance and repair is performed in a manner to support operational efficiency.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains logs detailing equipment repairs and maintenance and adheres to the equipment maintenance schedule.
• Reports problems and issues to the appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• 2+ years of experience in maintaining and repairing a variety of heavy equipment, including forklifts, loaders, cranes, material handlers, and diesel-powered equipment.
• Experience with power and hand tools.
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic, diesel, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair equipment failures with minimal supervision.
• Experience performing maintenance and repairs in field environments rather than a traditional shop setting.
• Welding and fabrication experience is highly desirable.
• Experience limited solely to truck repair or forklift maintenance may not provide the breadth of experience required for this role.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of parts and supply inventory management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Work environment:

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions, and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to people unable to see and hear fast-moving equipment.
• The ability to operate various types of equipment.

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer