Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Your Job

Are you a mechanically and electrically inclined individual who enjoys working collaboratively to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a skilled Mobile Equipment Mechanic to join our team at GP Rivergate in Portland, OR. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all electric and LP-powered rolling stock and forklifts. You will perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently within our warehousing environment. The fleet includes forklifts, mobile carts, over-the-road vehicles, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

Our Team

GP Rivergate is a key part of Georgia-Pacifics operations, specializing in warehousing and distribution of paper-based packaging and other products. Our team is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We support each other and foster a culture of innovation while delivering value to our customers and communities.

In this role you will work four 10 hour shifts on our dayshift . This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay is set at $38.30 per hour.

What You Will Do

• Conduct periodic preventive maintenance on electric and LP-powered forklifts, mobile carts, over-the-road vehicles, AGVs, and other rolling stock according to scheduled maintenance requirements

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on mobile equipment including forklifts, front-end loaders, skid steers, manlifts, and other small engine equipment

• Record work performed using work order systems and maintain accurate logbooks

• Coordinate procurement and inventory management of parts needed for repairs

• Work independently and as part of a team to ensure equipment availability and safety

• Follow company safety policies and procedures including lock-out/tag-out protocols and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a zero-incident safety culture

• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) or more years of experience as a heavy equipment or mobile equipment mechanic

• Experience reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics

• Experience diagnosing and rebuilding powertrain components including engines, transmissions, and final drives

• Welding and fabrication experience

• Valid Oregon Drivers License (ODL) required

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working with PLCs and electrical troubleshooting

• Experience with root cause analysis techniques

• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems

• Experience applying safe electrical work practices (e.g., NFPA 70-E)

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP

• Experience providing maintenance support across multiple locations

• Technical or trade school education in mechanical or electrical technology

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.

Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: