Heavy Equipment and Diesel Mechanic

SA Recycling; Bowling Green (KY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Medical, dental and vision care

401k with Company Match

Growth opportunities and promotions

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Advancement Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

SA Recycling in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Heavy Equipment and Diesel Mechanic to repair, maintain, and inspect our fleet of trucks, trailers, and containers.

You will diagnose issues, perform routine maintenance, patch panels as needed, manage parts inventory, and ensure compliance with safety and DOT standards; outdoor work in varying weather.

Formación

• HV hydraulic, electrical, and diesel maintenance experience required.
• Two years mechanical heavy-duty truck or heavy equipment service experience in a shop setting or military installation preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Must be willing to complete, and successfully pass a drug screen, physical and background check.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, fuel, brake, suspension, hydraulic, cooling, and electrical systems on trucks and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance (oil/filters, lubrication, tires, brakes) per manufacturer and SA Recycling guidelines.
• Patch holes in trailers/containers side panels, floors, or roofs as needed.
• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Coordinate with the General Manager to schedule maintenance or repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed.
• Perform annual DOT inspections and sign-offs.
• Communicate and work safely with others in a professional manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Follow SA Recycling safety and environmental practices.

Conocimientos

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diesel maintenance

Mechanical repair

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Safety minded

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Educación

Vocational/Technical degree

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Heavy Equipment and Diesel Mechanic. As a Heavy Equipment and Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and inspection of our fleet of heavy equipment and tractors, trailers, and containers. The mechanic performs basic to intermediate repair/troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs for hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, brake and suspension systems.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, Environmental, and DOT standards.

SA Recycling offers

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities for a Heavy Equipment and Diesel Mechanic

• Conducts basic to moderately complex diagnostic, troubleshooting, and service and repair tasks for mechanical, fuel, brake, suspension, hydraulic, cooling, and electrical systems on a wide range of trucks and equipment.
• Completes routine maintenance tasks (oil and filter changes, lubrication, tire, brake, etc.) on all tractors, trailers and heavy equipment per the manufacturer and SA Recycling recommendations.
• Patches holes in trailers and/or containers side panels, floors, or roofs as needed.
• Manages and maintains spare parts inventory.
• Interacts with the facilities General Manager to schedule routine or emergency maintenance or repairs.
• Maintains accurate records of all work performed.
• Performs annual DOT inspections and sign-offs.
• Communicates and works well with others in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
• Performs all tasks fully within SA Recycling’s Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.

Qualifications for a Heavy Equipment and Diesel Mechanic

• Vocational/Technical degree highly desired.
• Hydraulic, electrical, and diesel maintenance experience required.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Two (2) years mechanical heavy-duty truck or heavy equipment service experience in a shop setting or military installation preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Must be willing to complete, and successfully pass a drug screen, physical and background check.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.