Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation. 

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. 

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:  

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included) 
• (7) Paid Holidays 
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) with match
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401k with company match and profit sharing 
• Three weeks PTO to start
• Paid Holidays  
• Outstanding Culture
• Opportunities for growth  
• Wellness Activities
• Team member Discount Program

What you'll be doing:

• Perform routine maintenance, including scheduling and carrying out maintenance plans
• Fabricate and install hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel hoses as needed
• Troubleshoot and make proactive repairs on all port equipment, repair and maintain LPG and diesel motorized equipment
• Assist and/or lead engine, transmission and hydraulic overhaul projects
• Must be able perform duties without supervision and adapt to constant change in priorities
• Proficiently operate all equipment to perform maintenance
• Keep accurate and up to date records of all maintenance performed
• Test and inspect completed work to assure proper performance and timely completion
• Demonstrate knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of surroundings
• Comply with all safety regulations and adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Perform duties during inclement weather. (Outdoors, heat and cold)
• Periodically perform duties safely 200’ above ground level
• Follow all safety protocols and regulations
• Comply with all safety regulations and adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Occasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties, when instructed by Supervision

Requirements to be successful in this position:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Five (5) years Equipment Mechanic experience (hydraulic, ignition, air brakes, gas and diesel engines)
• Experience working with forklifts or in a related field, or completion of a heavy equipment mechanic training program
• Hand tools up to 1 1/8” wrenches, sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.
• Florida Class E Driver License or equivalate
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• Physical ability: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and see into small areas
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate well with others
• Tools: Familiarity with tools and equipment used to repair forklifts
• Computer skills: Ability to use a computer
• Reading skills: Ability to read repair manuals
• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze problems and solve them
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems, to read, understand, and interpret technical manuals
• Proficiency in the use of basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments

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