Summary/Objective:

The Lift Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the daily inspection, malfunctions, repairs and rebuilds of lift equipment such as forklifts, container handlers and cranes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Must have the ability to operate and complete a daily inspection of forklifts, container handlers and cranes.
• 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.
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Drivers License
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance industry from a vocational education institute, apprenticeship, on the job training and/or similar work experience.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with a variety of individuals.
• Strong problem solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes No

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Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

In any eight-hour workday, employee is required to: (check daily requirement for each activity)

Sit Number of Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Stand Number of Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Walk Number of Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Drive Number of Hours N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

N/A Occasionally (1/4 – 2.5 hrs) Frequently (2.5 – 5.5 hrs) Continuously (5.5 – 8 hrs)

Bend/Stoop

Climb (stairs/ladders)

Reach above Shoulder level

Kneel

Balance

Push/Pull

Squat/Crawl/Crouch

See

Taste/Smell

Fingering

Grasping

Lifting/Carrying: (check requirement for this position)

0 – 25 lbs 26 – 50 lbs 51 – 75 lbs 76 – 100 lbs Over 100 lbs

Work environment:

• Required job duties are performed in either indoor or an outdoor environmental condition.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually frequent.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.” The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

I have received a copy of the attached job description. I have read this job description (or had it read to me), and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I further understand that my duties may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of the Company without it being specifically included in the job description. I will be notified of these changes in writing and have the opportunity to ask any questions with my immediate supervisor or Human Resources.

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RMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

\Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 36 years, Rail Management Services has grown into one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 8 million lifts per year. Today Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto employ over 1,800 people devoted exclusively to this business. Rail Management Services maintains over 100 intermodal lift devices including 20 cranes and over 800 hostling tractors, provides trailer/container/chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.\

Pay: $22 - $23 / hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)

Job types: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Holidays

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site