Material Handling Mechanic Apprentice

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) owns and operates public seaport and intermodal facilities in Charleston, Dillon, and Greer. Our 600+ employees handle cargo, operate and maintain cargo handling equipment, manage port facilities and operations, and support the port system in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.

Job Summary

Maintain a high level of reliability for all SCPA non-containerized cargo handling equipment to include but not limited to vehicles, lift trucks, mobile elevated work platforms, and gasoline / diesel / LP engine powered miscellaneous equipment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Complete the Material Handling Mechanic On-the-Job Training Program.
• Under instruction, perform proper and timely corrective and preventive maintenance on SCPA non-containerized cargo handling equipment.
• Learn the practices of the trade under the supervision of qualified craftsmen.
• Assist with the installation, testing, and acceptance of new equipment.
• Under instruction, perform assigned tasks in compliance with applicable safety, hazardous material, and environmental policies, rules, and regulations.
• Use the computerized maintenance program to document all work activities performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete all payroll-related records in a timely and proper manner.
• Observe all SCPA safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping to high standards both during and at the completion of all tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisory personnel.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned - This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Trident Technical College’s Automotive Servicing Certificate Program or completion of an appropriate college level Automotive or Industrial Maintenance Certificate Program.
• No automotive or industrial experience is required but preferred.
• A valid South Carolina driver’s license is required to operate a Ports Authority owned licensed motor vehicle.

Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills for liaison with coworkers and internal customers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic reading and writing skills in the English language.
• Technical reading and writing skills in the English language.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules that may be more than eight (8) hours per day and include early mornings, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Must be reachable when not at work (e.g., have a telephone in the home, have a cell phone).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and / or sit for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 15 ft. tall numerous times per day.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push and pull for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day.
• Ability to lift and / or carry items of not more than 50 pounds for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day.
• Ability to lift items overhead several times per day.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights greater than 100 feet.
• Vision is required to analyze and process various forms and documents utilized within the framework of performing assigned tasks.  Must not be color blind.
• Hearing is required to adequately perform verbal, telecommunication, and radio communications and to recognize audible alarms and warning devices.
• Ability to verbally communicate clearly with vendors, customers, co-workers, etc.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and view a computer monitor screen.
• Must be capable of wearing required personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, reflective vests, hearing protection, fall protection).
• Must be capable of working in small (i.e., confining) spaces.
• Must be capable of using small hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, wrenches) and power tools (e.g., drills, impact wrenches).

SC Ports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race; creed; color; religion; alienage or national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; age; disability or handicap; sex; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; marital status; veteran status; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; arrest record; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.