Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Northwest Container Services (NWCS) is looking to hire a highly motivated Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work on Terex/Lift Ace container reach stackers, Hyster forklifts, Genie snorkel lifts, chassis, small engines, gen sets at our sites in Tacoma and Seattle.

Pay range is $35.00 - $40.00/HR DOE

Schedule is Monday - Friday

Shift is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM with some overtime as needed

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Position requires Valid Driver's License, eligible motor vehicle report, eligible criminal background report & clean drug panel screening.

Responsibilities:

• Must have the flexibility to travel to our yard in Portland or Boardman if needed for support or training.
• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, suspension, differential, planetary, wet and air brakes on vehicles and equipment.
• Must have basic computer/electronic skills.
• Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems and laptop programs for repairs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a clean shop truck and an organized parts room with adequate inventory for repairs.
• Maintain accurate records on equipment, including oil samples, work orders and daily worklog.
• Requires strenuous outside physical work, heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds.
• The ability to communicate the status of repairs on equipment to operations and management.
• Work with local vendors and parts suppliers for outside repairs as needed.

Ideal Candidate Possess:

• Position REQUIRES Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Position REQUIRES Valid Medical Card to operate a Non-CDL vehicle over 10,000 LBS.
• Provide your own tools.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate service and technical information.
• Extensive experience working with heavy equipment.
• Welding and fabrication skills necessary.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Uniforms/Safety Gear
• Yearly Boot allowance
• Company phone

Washington State Pay Range for this position is $35.00/HR - $40.00/HR