Mobile Equipment Technician (Machine Operator I)

Job Description

Job Description

Mobile Equipment Technician (Machine Operator I)- Bay Minette, Alabama
Contract position through May, 2027
Pay Rate: up to $37.25 per hour (based on proven work history)

Scope of work for the Mobile Equipment Technician (Machine Operator I):
Daily Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance on mobile equipment
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on mobile equipment including, but not limited to: Forklifts, Mobile Cranes, Manlifts, Personnel Carts, Pickup Trucks, Fuel Trucks, Sweepers, and other onsite Mobile Equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain failures
• Complete inspections and safety checks
• Perform equipment overhauls and rebuilds
• Conduct welding and fabrication repairs
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and restore equipment to service
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders
• Ensure all safety devices are functioning properly
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure equipment meets Plant Operational standards
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing preventative maintenance schedules for all mobile equipment
• Ensure operator maintenance schedules for all mobile equipment
• Ensure operator maintenance and cleanliness standards are maintained
• Accurately document labor hours, parts used, inspections, and repairs
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Promote safe work practices within the garage and field service equipment
• Support equipment reliability and uptime objectives

Minimum Qualifications of the Mobile Equipment Technician (Machine Operator I):

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience repairing industrial mobile equipment, heavy equipment, forklifts, loaders, telehandlers, or similar assets
• Ability to diagnose and repair:
  • Diesel engines
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Braking systems
  • Steering systems
• Ability to read OEM service manuals and technical documentation
• Ability to perform welding and fabrication repairs
• MUST have a VALID Driver's License
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required

Preferred Qualifications of the Mobile Equipment Technician (Machine Operator I):

• Technical degree or trade school certification in diesel, heavy equipment, or industrial maintenance
• ASE, OEM, or equivalent certification(s)
• Experience with forklifts, wheel loaders, material handlers, telehandlers, and aerial lifts
• Experience using CMMS systems (SAP, Prometheus, etc.)
• Mobile equipment inspection and certification experience

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.


By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.

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