Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic- Kalmar-

Location: 3000 Norfolk Southern Way, Rossville, TN

**Now Offering Sign-On Bonus**

Salary: $24-28/hour; Eligible for Annual Bonus

Who is Kalmar?

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move.

Our offering consists of cargo handling equipment, automation, software and services. The Kalmar product range includes ship-to-shore cranes, rubber-tired and rail-mounted gantry cranes, straddle and shuttle carriers, reach stackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors and forklift trucks. Kalmar’s offering also covers maintenance contracts, technical support, spare parts, training and crane upgrades and Kalmar One automation system.

What makes Kalmar GREAT:

• Kalmar’s commitment to sustainability- The ongoing transition towards a decarbonized and more sustainable world impacts Kalmar in many ways. We contribute to the transition to a 1.5°C, circular world by solving our customers’ sustainability challenges. At the same time, we take action to ensure that our environmental ambitions are founded on safe, inclusive, transparent and ethical business practices.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: At Kalmar, we cherish diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture and workplace. We treat every employee as a unique individual and ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone deserves respect, equality, and a strong sense of belonging. Our approach involves recognizing and celebrating individual expertise and needs, while treating our employees and engaging with our suppliers and customers with fairness and respect.
• Leadership: For us, leadership isn't just a title. It's a commitment to empowering individuals and fostering collective success.
• Personal Development: As part of our learning philosophy, we aim to offer our employees opportunities for internal transfers, job rotations, and involvement in challenging projects and assignments. In our belief, development always starts from an individual's own thirst for growth. That's why, at Kalmar, we prioritize regular development discussions, ensuring that your career aspirations are not just heard but actively supported.

Kalmar offers an EXCELLENT employee benefit's package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance option effective on the first day of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (2X’s annual salary, max $300k) (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children)
• Company paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time
• 401k Plan –company matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan,
• 401K Plan-employees are eligible to participate on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment- employees are 100% vested immediately upon enrollment (no waiting period)
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance offered and more….

Making your next move count

Purpose of Position:

The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for providing maintenance and repair service to all brands of Container handling equipment at customer location (Norfolk Southern Railyard (Rossville, TN), with a focus on hydraulic, mechanical and electrical diagnosis and repair.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Providing timely diagnosis and repair of intermodal cargo handling equipment (Kalmar and other brand heavy equipment) located in the field at customer sites (Site: Norfolk Southern Railyard Rossville, TN)
• Complete regular preventative maintenance as scheduled
• Ability to use hand, air and electric hand tools; operate forklifts, small cranes and mechanical hoists as needed
• Conduct product training for the customer and dealer technicians to ensure competency
• Evaluate and assist with warranty claims
• Work with Product Engineering to develop solutions to operational problems in the field
• Assist personnel in the field with documentation, report of labor, work orders, and inspections
• Achieve a high level of customer satisfaction
• Communicate with customers regarding the diagnosis and repair problems experienced in the field

What you’ll need to succeed

Education:

• Technical Certification, preferably in mechanical/electrical or related field; highly preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Preference will be given to Veterans and those with advanced technical training and/or Kalmar specific equipment experience. Will also give preference to anyone with Taylor, MiJack and/or Remprex maintenance experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in heavy industrial equipment mechanical & electrical trouble-shooting and equipment repairs including motors, controls, PLC electronic control, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, structural and engine systems.
• Must be able to read blue prints and schematic drawings
• Must feel comfortable and able to work safely at elevated heights, including several stories above the ground
• Should possess a technical aptitude for heavy equipment ; some knowledge of engineering is a plus

Competencies:

• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Candidates must have the ability to communicate with individuals and/or groups consisting of dealer representatives, customers (end-users) and other technicians or service personnel
• Must demonstrate strong work ethic, dependability and initiative

You will be part of

Kalmar is a global company, and we have operations in 35 countries.

At the end of 2023, around 5200 people worked at Kalmar. We offer a variety of different career possibilities for different backgrounds and ambitions, so whatever your passion is, we may just have the job for you We want to bring in new expertise and fresh ideas, while providing our existing employees with new and interesting career opportunities.

Interested in joining the Kalmar Team?

Please submit your resume/CV to be considered

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centers, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,000 people. In 2023, the company's sales on a carve-out basis totaled approximately EUR 2.0 billion.