Port Equipment Technician
Also posted as Port Equipment Mechanic; Harbor Equipment Technician; Waterfront Equipment Technician; Mobile Equipment Technician; Terminal Equipment Technician; Container Handling Equipment Technician; Yard Equipment Technician; Intermodal Equipment Technician
A port equipment technician performs port vehicles and mobile equipment, diesel, hydraulic and electrical repair, and safety-critical uptime support to keep port, terminal, waterfront, vessel-support, and marine operations safe, reliable, compliant, and ready for operation. Most people start with a high school diploma plus employer or technical training rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
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Service port equipment
Maintain port vehicles and mobile equipment that move cargo every shift.
Repair across systems
Handle diesel, hydraulic, and electrical repairs on the same machine.
Protect uptime
Keep safety-critical equipment available so terminal operations don't stall.
Maintain fixed equipment
Service both mobile and fixed equipment across the facility.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Mobile Equipment
Maintaining port vehicles and mobile cargo equipment.
Diesel & Hydraulic Repair
Repairing diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems on equipment.
Uptime Support
Keeping safety-critical equipment available for operations.
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