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[SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

[To maintain all mechanical equipment throughout the port facility and perform duties to maintain, repair, and upgrade all equipment, vehicles and machines used by Port employees.

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• Service and repair all port equipment including pickups forklifts, cranes, manlifts, loaders, conveyor belt systems, mechanical motor drives, gearboxes etc.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical and functional problems with equipment for repairs.
• Work under the direction of a designated supervisor in a cooperative flexible team environment.
• Service both gasoline and diesel motors.
• Service equipment in conjunction with the work order system and monitor and inspect equipment for proper function and safe operations.
• Must have a general knowledge or be willing to operate all equipment (forklifts, loaders, cranes, manlifts, conveyors, etc).
• Perform rigging for equipment component lifting and disassembly/assembly.
• Design and fabricate components using ac/dc welding and acetylene torch cutting equipment.
• Must be able to use hydraulic press, hydraulic hose machine, tire changer and balancer.
• Set up materials and equipment appropriate for special projects and complete activities as time permits or as priority is established for the project.
• Must be able to understand work orders, read equipment maintenance manuals and schematics, create work orders when needed, and complete work orders as needed.
• Must be able to wear and use the following safety equipment: respirators, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, safety vest, flotation vest and other equipment as needed.
• Must be able to operate all types of machinery (forklifts, front end loaders, back hoes, manlifts, conveyors, cranes, and other equipment as needed).
• Must be willing to obey all port safety and environmental regulations and ensure internal and external customer service is a priority.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting other departments as needed.

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High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Ability to operate maintenance and machine shop equipment such as: hand and power tools and machinery, equipment lifts, cranes and winches, conveyors, presses, drills, welding equipment, grinders, tire-changing machine, parts cleaners, steam and pressure cleaners, etc.

Comprehensive knowledge regarding equipment preventative and corrective maintenance required.

The ability and desire to learn and receive training is required.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must have strong project management skills and a high level of safety consciousness.

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