What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic position at Core Group Resources?
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job Summary
Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on support and heavy freight-moving equipment systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Responsibilities
Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on support and heavy freight-moving equipment systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, including but not limited to mobile harbor cranes, straddle carriers, reach stackers, rotators, and spreaders.
- Conduct major and minor repairs on heavy equipment as needed.
- Operate, inspect, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical failures on equipment, diagnosing defects.
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists, rigging equipment, and hand tools.
- Research and source parts needed for repairs using manuals and supply books.
- Rebuild engines, transmissions, and related components as necessary.
- Provide service calls for equipment repairs as required, including domestic and international locations.
- Remain on standby duty during ship loading after hours and on weekends.
- Complete work orders, order necessary parts, and coordinate equipment repairs and services with affected departments.
- Perform quality fabrications as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Participate in training seminars and workshops as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in heavy equipment repair, maintenance, and operation.
- Valid driver’s license (Non-Commercial Class E).
- Certifications in mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems preferred.
- English proficiency required.
