Equipment/Crane Mechanic - Gulfport, MS

The Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the daily inspection, malfunctions, repairs and rebuilds of lift equipment such as forklifts, all attachments, cranes, and company shop trucks.

• Oversees maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Supports on the job projects including identifying all sources of equipment maintenance, fueling, repair and spare parts
• Must have the ability to operate and complete a daily inspection of forklifts, all attachments, and other equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer's recommendations on equipment to ensure that it is safe and in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
• Ensures that services provided are in compliance with all safety procedures.
• Analyze and diagnose any potential malfunctions, defects, damage or excessive wear.
• Repair or replace any malfunctioning components, parts and other mechanical equipment and subassemblies.
• Regularly test overhauled equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment using a variety of hoist, power and hand tools.
• Responsible for directing others who are engaged in cleaning and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Review Operator's Vehicle Condition Report before equipment is operated, to ensure there are no deficiencies that need to be addressed.
• Ensures accuracy while maintaining all equipment maintenance files and pre vessel check lists.
• Responsible for inventory control, maintaining minimum parts and supply orders, verifying receipts and containing cost for all equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety toe boots, protective hard hat, ear protection and safety glasses, when applicable.
• Maintain company values, rules, policies and procedures are met to fulfill the company mission, as well as productive relationships with customers and vendors.
• Responsible for special tasks requested by management and/or supervisor.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with other divisions of the company.
• All other duties as assigned by the Shop Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings and nights.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment.
  The ability to drive 50%.
• The ability to operate various types of equipment including cranes.
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  Selected candidates will need to join the local union.