Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift) - Sauget, IL

Posted 3 days ago

watco companiesSauget (IL)

Industrial Machinery Mechanics Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$20.00 - $23.00

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About the role

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco. Here's what you can expect from Watco: • Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek • Competitive compensation and benefits • Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers • Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University • Career advancement opportunities

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 depending on experience

Schedule: 3 on, 2 off, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, every other weekend off

Job Summary: The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive, corrective, and general maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations across Watco terminals and industrial sites. This role works both independently and collaboratively with operations and management teams, ensuring maintenance tasks are completed effectively while following all safety procedures in a dynamic industrial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and customers to coordinate work priorities and complete repairs for safe and efficient operations
Work independently or as part of a team, following written and verbal instructions to complete tasks efficiently and on schedule
Follow all safety rules and site-specific procedures
Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with a professional and safety-focused attitude
Ability to plan and prioritize maintenance tasks efficiently
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under time-sensitive conditions
Conduct regular inspections and functional checks of equipment, systems, and safety devices to ensure compliance and performance
Follow all Watco Safety and Operating Principles and PPE requirements, maintaining a safe work environment at all times
Respond to emergency callouts or off-hours maintenance needs as required by operations
Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, inspections, and inventory usage to ensure proper tracking and documentation
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facility systems across terminal and industrial environments
Perform preventative maintenance such as lubrication, oil sampling, and fluid testing
Conduct routine inspections of equipment, systems, and grounds, identifying potential safety or maintenance issues before failures occur
Operate mobile or mechanical equipment as required to perform maintenance tasks safely and efficiently
Operate hand and power tools to assemble or repair mechanical components and parts
Move, inspect, and adjust machinery and safety components to ensure proper operation and alignment
Diagnose and repair equipment and assets, including dismantling, assembling, and installing parts or performing service on machinery
Demonstrate working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and mobile equipment systems and the ability to diagnose or repair heavy machinery
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems to maintain safe and efficient operations
Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine proper repair methods and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Previous experience in industrial, terminal, or mechanical maintenance preferred
Vocational or technical training in maintenance, welding, hydraulics, or a related field beneficial but not required
Previous experience driving yard vehicles EducationHigh School or GED equivalent

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