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Savage Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Fernandina Beach, Florida

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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    Additional Information:

  • A complete job description is available upon request

  • Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

  • California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice

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Job Details

Job Family Skilled Player

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 33 USD

Hiring Max Rate 35 USD

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