Mechanic

 Mechanic

Location: Brownsville, TX

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, repair, recondition, and maintain diesel and heavy equipment as required.
• Fulfill administrative functions required under the maintenance processes.
• Observe General Safety Rules.
• Repair and maintain heavy equipment, including forklifts, material handling, and similar mobile equipment as needed.
• Perform diagnosis, repair, and reconditioning of machine systems and components as needed.
• Perform planned maintenance and inspections.
• Operate and test repaired equipment to confirm that specifications are met.
• Complete thorough documentation on all reports and forms as required with work assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor professionally and efficiently.
• Seek and participate in appropriate training opportunities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is 100% outdoors.
• Candidate will be exposed to weather conditions like heat, rain, and cold daily, and sometimes will work in closed spaces (warehouse, vessel hatch, etc.).
• Capable of walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders up to 100ft high, and having fast physical reactions (jump, move).
• Ability to work in a noisy environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.

Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of experience working with diesel engines and heavy equipment (e.g., forklifts, terminal tractors, automobiles, top loaders, etc.).
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems, diesel engine repairs, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic and electrical schematic diagrams.
• Tools required to perform equipment maintenance and repair.
• Clean MVR and dependable mode of transportation to and from work.
• Excellent communication in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Must be willing to travel as needed.