Job Duties
Including, but not limited to :
- Drive company mechanic truck to various yards in a given region
- Trouble shoot problems with machinery
- Repair engines, engine-cooling systems, drivetrain parts, brake systems, and basic electrical parts
- Remove and replace parts of hydraulic systems and tool attachments (shears, forks, grapples)
- Remove and repair some body parts, ladders, platforms, catwalks, and engine covers
- Perform limited torch cutting and welding
- Clean up work area at the end of shift
- Keep work areas neat and orderly
- Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
- Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
- Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
- Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
- Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.
Qualifications
- Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are grandfathered into their positions.
- Must pass a medical physical and drug test
- Must pass a background check
- Preferred - high school diploma or GED and / or foreign education acceptable
- Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
- Ability to : communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
- Diesel Mechanic school or certification preferred
- Previous experience hydraulic repairs a plus
- Forklift experience a plus
Job Expectations
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.
Physical Requirements
- Work Environment : Scrap yard, large equipment metal processing area
- Equipment & Tools : Yard equipment, electrical Safety equipment, hand tools, and PPE specialized for electricians.
- Physical Demand Level : Moderate,
- Work Capacity : Mechanic Work Capacity
- Sensory Demands :
Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste
- Hand Movements : Repetitive motions, gripping, twisting
Last updated : 2024-09-27
