Terminal Mechanic

Ports America Shared Services, Inc.
United States, South Carolina, Charleston
1 Immigration Street (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2025
Description Essential Duties: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all types of stevedoring equipment. Primary contact for diagnosing problems with electric-powered forklifts. Perform preventive maintenance on stevedoring equipment; plug in and check fluid levels for diesel power forklifts and automobiles Complete written inspection report, work order, and parts list. Requisition parts that are not in inventory using enterprise asset management system. Deliver and position equipment for various stevedoring activities to the appropriate terminal location. Remain on site to perform emergency repairs during vessel/terminal operations. Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent 2+ years of utility or heavy equipment maintenance experience. Basic set of mechanics hand and air tools at least up to 1 1/2" wrenches, sockets, both metric and standard Obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification) Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security. Valid Driver's License Preferred Qualifications: Basic written communication skills required for completion of daily reports. Ability to train others on software applications that support the department's operations. Physical Working Attributes: Climb up and down on equipment and ladders Work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions Work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment Stand long period of times Lift, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. If you require additional information about our comprehensive data privacy policy https://artifacts.portsamerica.com/pdf/Applicant%20Privacy%20Notice.pdf, we invite you to contact us via email at human.resources@portsamerica.com. Our dedicated team at Ports America will be pleased to address any specific inquiries or concerns you may have regarding the handling, protection, and security of your data. We are committed to ensuring the utmost privacy and confidentiality of your personal information and will gladly provide you with the necessary details to help you better understand our practices and protocols. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)