Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on support and heavy freight moving
equipment systems: mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical.
Performs preventative maintenance on all heavy equipment including but not limited to: mobile
harbor cranes, straddle carriers, reach stackers, rotators and spreaders.
Performs major and minor repairs to heavy equipment as needed.
Operates, inspects and troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical failures on
equipment as required and diagnose defects.
Tests mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance
and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
Dismantles and reassembles heavy equipment using hoists, rigging equipment and hand tools.
Researches parts needed for repairs on equipment by using parts manuals and supply books.
Rebuilds engines, transmissions and their components as necessary.
Makes service calls to various Tropical departments both domestic and international to facilitate
equipment repairs as required.
Remains on standby duty during ship loading after hours and on weekends.
Fills out work orders after every job.
Orders parts required to conduct repair and maintenance and follow-up.
Coordinates with the effected departments equipment repairs and services.
Makes quality fabrications as needed.
Keeps work area clean and organized.
Participates in training seminars and workshops when necessary.
Performs all other duties as required.
Minimum Education, Certification, Experience and Physical Requirements
Education and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of training and
experience
Education
High School Diploma and vocational technological graduate with certificate in equipment maintenance
Experience
Minimum 3 years experience in heavy equipment repair, maintenance and operation.
License
Valid Local Driver’s License – Non-Commercial Class E. Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport. Certificates in
mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems preferred.
Travel
10% Travel to both domestic and international Company locations.
Physical
Operations – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on/with computer, handheld devices or
tools. Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb on equipment, push/pull 50 pounds,
crawl, lift and carry at least 80 pounds on a daily basis. Able to withstand exposure to extreme weather
conditions. Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc.)
Occasionally exposed to outside elements during the daily workday and during traveling.
Language
English
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills in heavy equipment mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical system maintenance,
troubleshooting and repairs.
Skills in written and verbal communications.
Skills in reading comprehension.
Skills in reading wiring diagrams.
Skills in basic mathematics.
Skills in planning and organizing.
Skills in decision making.
Skills in interpersonal relationships and customer service.
Skills in fabrication.
Skills in electrical applications.
Skills in small air conditioning units and air applications.
Knowledge of fork-lift, jockey truck and heavy equipment operations.
Knowledge of hazardous material handling guidelines.
Knowledge of basic safety rules.
Knowledge of windows environment.
Knowledge of computer and handheld device operation.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to work under deadline pressure and perform tasks as required with minimum supervision.
Ability to work weekends and overtime if required.
Ability to work closely with others.
Ability to perform tasks requiring physical effort.
Ability to pay attention to detail, use good judgement in analyzing and resolving problems.
Ability to be flexible with hours and travel.
Must supply own hand tools.
Minimum tool requirement: Standard wrenches 1/4”-1 1/8” Metric wrenches 10mm-19mm Fitting
wrench set 1/4” socket set with ratchet, 2 extensions 1/4”-1/2” sockets 3/8” socket set with
ratchet, 2 extensions 3/8”-7/8” sockets 3/8” impact sockets, 3/8” to 7/8” sockets 3/8” metric
sockets, 6mm-19mm sockets 1/2″ drive socket set 1 /2”-1 1/8” sockets 1/2″ drive metric socket
set, 10mm to 24mm sockets 1/2″ impact sockets 1/2”-1 1/8” sockets All pliers, locking, cutting,
vise, channel, wire cutting/crimping, crimping, stripping Adjustable wrench 6”, 10”, 18” , Pipe
wrenches, filter wrench Ball peen hammers up to 3# Screwdrivers, small, medium, and large, flat
and phillips Punch and chisel set Hacksaw Standard / Metric Allen wrench set Feeler gauge set
Test light 24v Digital volt-ohm meter Digital hydraulic gauge 1/2” impact gun, 3/8” air ratchet