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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/hr+ depending on experience
Schedule: 12-hour day/night rotating shift 2-2-3 or Dupont schedule
Location Information: Conveniently located on the Arkansas River, the Port of Pine Bluff serves a number of industries including metals, paper, and steel, and is a Foreign Trade Zone. This port is near Little Rock, Arkansas, served by the Union Pacific Railroad, and offers more than 100,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space.
Terminal Address: 4113 Emmett Sanders Rd Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and general upkeep of industrial equipment and machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience maintaining conveyor systems, winches, and related mechanical equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery, conveyor systems, winches, and associated equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical components, including bearings, belts, chains, rollers, pulleys, shafts, gears, and gearboxes.
• Diagnose conveyor system problems, including belt tracking, tensioning, alignment, drive failures, and excessive wear.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot winches, hoists, wire ropes, drums, brakes, and related lifting components in accordance with manufacturer requirements and applicable safety standards.
• Identify equipment malfunctions, determine root causes, and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting within the employee's training and authorization.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all applicable safety policies before performing maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts usage, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Communicate equipment deficiencies, repair needs, and potential safety hazards to supervisors
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Required to pass and obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and common maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, gears, shafts, and drive assemblies.
• Understanding of industrial safety procedures, including lockout/tagout.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing conveyor systems.
• Previous experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, or a related technical field.
• Experience with industrial winches, hoists, wire ropes, brakes, and lifting equipment.
• Familiarity with electric motors, gearboxes, motor drives, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, or other mechanical repair techniques, as applicable.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or relevant maintenance certi