Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic Houston, TX

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive innovative solutions designed to increase plant production reduce costs reduce downtime and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge LA Turner Industries has over 20000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical refining energy pulp and paper and related industries has made Turner one of the nations top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABCs 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety security and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries Group is looking for an experienced Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic for the Houston TX area. The successful candidate will have a background working on large diesel engines - Cat Cummins Detroit - as well as experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems on heavy equipment such as cranes dirt moving machinery and dump beds. This is a long-term position based at our campus in Houston with:

• 40 Hours
• Overtime and call-outs as needed - overtime paid at time-and-a-half
• Health (BCBS) Dental (Delta) Vision and Life insurance available
• 401k with employer match from day 1 no vesting required
• Short/ Long-term disability available
  
• Tadano Grove or Liebherr certification preferred
• Per diem and relocation is not available for this position; the successful candidate will be a current resident in the Houston metro area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for entering various petrochemical sites and performing repairs on existing equipment primarily cranes. This will require a TWIC card the ability to pass a background check and attend HASC for training requirements to enter facilities. It will also require a valid Drivers License to drive a company repair truck.

General Job Description:

Repairs automotive equipment including but not limited to trucks carts buggies air compressors welding machines cranes dirt equipment and trailers. Non-exempt role; Reports to Direct Supervisor / Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Functional Requirements:

Perform preventive maintenance troubleshooting and repairs on various automotive and heavy equipment Perform additional assignments per supervisors direction.

Qualification Standards:

• High school or equivalent
• General gasoline and diesel engine knowledge
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment
• Organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and work self-directed and alone at times
• ASME certified preferred
• Technical training and/or industrial related safety experience
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat safety glasses gloves respirator hearing protection safety harness with lanyard etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others at the workplace

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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