Overview
Logistec, an Enstructure company, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at the Port of Manatee! Join our team and enjoy weekly pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Located along Florida’s waterfront, our terminal offers a fast-paced maritime environment where teamwork, safety, and reliability are essential to everything we do.
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Heavy Equipment Mechanic with experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and welding and fabrication. In this role, you’ll help keep our terminal equipment safe, reliable, and operating efficiently to support the smooth movement of cargo.
Take this opportunity and come do great things with us!
What do you gain from being part of our Team?
- Compensation aligned with manufacturing technician roles.
- Benefits and 401K
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
Responsibilities
What your days look like as a Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic:
- Lead and perform advanced troubleshooting on emissions systems including DPF, SCR, and CEM systems
- Conduct thorough equipment inspections to identify wear, damage, or potential failures before breakdowns occur
- Follow maintenance schedules based on manufacturer's recommendations and operational demands
- Maintain accurate service records and documentation for all inspections, repairs, and maintenance performed
- Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, equipment and reliability
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues using appropriate diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Maintain and service equipment from manufacturers such as Hyster, Taylor, and Kalmar machinery.
- Execute welding (MIG & Stick) and fabrication tasks to restore and strengthen heavy equipment components, ensuring structural integrity and durability
- Strong experience with diesel diagnostic software and electronic troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience servicing and troubleshooting fuel injection systems
- Use diagnostic tools and software (Cummins and Hyster)
- Communicate effectively with operations teams regarding equipment status.
Qualifications
To succeed as a Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic you must have:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of emissions systems: DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction), and CEM systems
- Solid understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
- Experience leading or mentoring a team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Commitment to safety and compliance
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
- Must be able to lift up to 70lbs
- Ability to work in varied weather conditions and shop environments
- Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and climb for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability standards.
- TWIC card required or ability to obtain.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Why Join Our Team? Join a team that keeps essential maritime operations moving! You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to critical terminal operations, work alongside experienced professionals, and build your skills in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. We value safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement while providing opportunities to grow your career.
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