Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician

SA Recycling LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment and Diesel Mechanic in Bowling Green, KY. The role involves servicing and repairing heavy machinery across multiple yards in the region, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, braking, and electrical issues, and performing welds and cutting as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe work area and adhering to all safety and environmental policies. The position expects practical experience or formal Diesel Mechanic training, with

Qualifications

• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
• Diesel Mechanic school or certification preferred.
• 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.
• Previous experience hydraulic repairs a plus.
• Forklift experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Hydraulic repairs

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diesel mechanic school/certification

Job description

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment and Diesel Mechanic in Bowling Green, KY. The role involves servicing and repairing heavy machinery across multiple yards in the region, diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, braking, and electrical issues, and performing welds and cutting as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe work area and adhering to all safety and environmental policies. The position expects practical experience or formal Diesel Mechanic training, with