What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic Equipment Shop position at Port Houston?
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Position Summary
Troubleshoots, repairs, and conducts preventative maintenance on Port Houston equipment and supporting equipment.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.
Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
When you join Port Houston, you're embarking on a journey towards a fulfilling career path. Take the first step in the right direction—are you READY?
Position Summary
Troubleshoots, repairs, and conducts preventative maintenance on Port Houston equipment and supporting equipment.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
- Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment or machinery including but not limited to container handling units, yard tractors, forklifts, vehicles and terminal chassis.
- Diagnose and repair component parts of machinery including gearboxes, hydraulic systems, brakes, compressors and other related parts; diagnose and repair chassis components and systems, brakes, pneumatic, suspension, and alignment
- Utilize computer or diagnostic tools to enter and retrieve information Provide cost estimates for repairs to equipment and machinery including engine overhaul, body repair and work order requests
- Use hand tools, hoists, pressure gauges, drills, grinding wheels, and other tools proficiently to carry out assigned tasks
- For yard truck and chassis repair, remove, repair and replace transmissions, engines, brakes, suspensions, exhaust, fuel, cooling and electrical systems
- Read and use factory manuals and blueprints as required to fulfill job assignments.
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance schedules and delegate work duties to subordinate staff
- Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
- Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
- Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
- Perform other duties as required
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- 4 years related mechanic experience required
- Knowledge diagnostics and repair
- Knowledge of mechanics
- Knowledge of automotive and heavy-duty equipment repair and maintenance
- Knowledge of safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge of safety precautions concerning occupational hazards
- Ability to work with others
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to operate a forklift
- A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
- A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment
- Effective communication
- Pragmatic Decision Making
- Quality Orientation
- Safety
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.
Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
