Crane Maintenance Mechanic

Requirements & Summary




Company: GfC Crane Consultants Inc.
Skills: Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Technician
Other Skills: gantry crane maintenance, diagnose, monitor, reapir, mechanical, electrical
Experience: 1 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Employment Type: Full Time Salaried Employee
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States





Hours:  40 hours a week plus periodic overtime.
Posting Date:  Immediate
Closing Date: Until filled
For over 40 years, GFC Crane has been specializing in daily container crane maintenance and the supervision of container crane operations.
GFC provides preventive and corrective maintenance seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day on a continually expanding number of cranes.
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform on site repairs on customer's cranes including planned/preventative repairs as part of customer's maintenance contract, in response to a service call or on an emergency call due to an equipment breakdown.
Troubleshoot, test diagnose, inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical, and hydraulic systems on gantry and mobile cranes and support equipment to ensure lowest possible downtime level in a safe manner.
Repair/Operate equipment and vehicles in a safe and proficient manner.
Direct and carry out the preventive tasks as per schedule for the proper upkeep of the equipment. 
"On-call" status maybe required
Moving cranes (pre-op) to designated dock locations and handoff to registered crane operators/stevedores
Rectifying unsafe conditions
Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Attention to detail
Ability to use machines and tools
Maintain assigned equipment and work areas in a clean, organized and professional manner.
Establish and maintain professional image with customers and fellow employees. Ability to work well with others
Ability to take direction from a supervisor.
Ability to learn fast and retain knowledge.
Punctuality for shifts is imperative.

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.
 Work experience in heavy lifting equipment operation and maintenance or
Has been in a mechanical, hydraulic, electrical maintenance field.
Good in English language (reading, writing and communication skills).

 
Experience:

Experience or in maintaining/repairing heavy equipment preferred
Mechanical, hydraulic, electronic and electrical aptitude preferred

Skills Preferred:

read and understand electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.

Travel: None
Licenses/Certifications:

Valid driver license is required and must be maintained during employment.
TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required
This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability and willingness to climb and work at high elevations
Frequently remain in a stationary position.
Constantly move, traverse inside office or on Port Everglades property to accomplish job duties.
Operate, use or handle equipment, rigging, and tools.
Ascend, descend, work atop, traverse on ladders, equipment and buildings to perform maintenance.
Position self to move, maintain or repair equipment on terminal..
Converse with others via radio, telephone on constant basis.
Ability to listen to equipment to troubleshoot
Continuously move, transport and position, material up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 75 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of work performed outside
APPLY
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications for this position must complete an internal application and send to Dale Hoover at dale.hoover@gfccrane.com with a copy of current resume by the closing date of the posting. Please also send a copy to mkalin@gfccrane.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48.40 for ST and $72.60 for OT
Benefits:

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave

Schedule:

40 hour shift, days, nights and weekend.  We work around the clock, including working on Holidays (OT rates apply)

 
 



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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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Published On 15-11-2023