Heavy Equipment Mechanic

External SA Recycling; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Medical, dental and vision

401k with Company Match

Growth opportunities

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair a variety of heavy equipment across yards. The role involves electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagnostics, parts ordering, and scheduling, with travel to local SA Recycling yards.

Based at Savannah yard with local travel, you will work outdoors in varying weather, comply with safety standards, and support continuous operation through timely service, record keeping, and proactive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training related to heavy equipment.
• Experience with diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Willingness to pass drug screen, background check.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair fuel, electrical, mechanical, brake, and hydraulic systems on heavy equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes and lubrication.
• Maintain service records and order parts.
• Coordinate with yard managers for maintenance scheduling.
• Work safely in outdoor yard environments.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Safety minded

Education

Vocational/Technical degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Job description

SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States. We are growing, growing, growing! Our operations are quickly expanding. SA Recycling proudly supports the military community

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. In this role you will be responsible for the timely and effective maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of various brands and types of heavy equipment. This will include electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagnostics, parts inventory and ordering, report writing, and scheduling. This position is based at our Savannah yard, but will also travel locally for maintenance and repair work at other SA Recycling yards.

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

Responsibilities for an Equipment Mechanic

• Conducts basic to moderately complex diagnostic, troubleshooting, and service and repair tasks for fuel, electrical, mechanical, brake, and cooling and hydraulic systems on a wide range of equipment.
• Completes routine maintenance tasks (oil and filter changes, lubrication, brake, etc.) on all Heavy Equipment per manufacturer and SA Recycling recommendations.
• Maintains accurate service records on all work performed.
• Order and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Interact with yard General Managers to schedule routine or emergency maintenance or repairs.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
• Safe and proper use of assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Performs all tasks fully within SA Recycling’s Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.

Qualifications for an Equipment Mechanic:

• Vocational/Technical degree highly desired.
• Hydraulic, electrical, and diesel maintenance experience highly desired.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Must be willing to complete, and successfully pass a drug screen, physical and background check.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus

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

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.