Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, MO

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

ConGlobal is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic for our location in Kansas City, MO. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you will be responsible for assessing and repairing Heavy Duty Lift Equipment at the Railyard. This role is crucial in ensuring that our heavy terminal fleet equipment operates efficiently and safely. You will be working in a dynamic environment where you will have the opportunity to apply your technical skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and repair various mechanical systems. In this position, you will identify problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical systems and perform necessary repairs. You will read and understand hydraulic schematics, which include pumps, valves, motors, filters, and hoses. A strong understanding of diesel engines, fuel systems, and diagnostics is essential. You will also be expected to repair driveline components such as axles, bearings, and rings, and troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, particularly Cummins engines. Additionally, you will perform maintenance and mechanical repairs on side loaders (Loaded Container Handler), hostlers (Semi Tractor), forklifts, and other support equipment. Maintaining routine maintenance schedules on all heavy terminal fleet equipment is a key responsibility of this role. We offer a competitive pay structure, a full benefits package, and career advancement opportunities for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Identifies problems with Mechanical, Hydraulic, Diesel, & electrical systems and perform repairs
• Reads & understands Hydraulic schematics (Pumps, Valves, Motors, Filters, and Hoses)
• Understanding of Diesel Engines, Fuel Systems, & Diagnostics
• Ability to repair driveline components (Axles, bearings, ring, etc.)
• Troubleshoots and repairs diesel engines (Cummins)
• Performs maintenance & mechanical repairs on side loaders (Loaded Container Handler), Hostlers (Semi Tractor), Forklifts, support equipment, etc
• Maintain routine maintenance schedules on all Heavy Terminal Fleet Equipment

Requirements

• 1-3 years of Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Service Technician experience required
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Hydraulic systems experience required (Pumps, valves, motors, filters, and hoses)
• Must have a Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Able to work in a safety-focused environment

Nice-to-haves

• Previous crane mechanic experience not required but a plus

Benefits

• Full Benefit Package - Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with generous match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO
• Career Advancement Opportunities