Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Sims Metal; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal in Newark, NJ is seeking a B-Level Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our scrap metal recycling facility. This full-time, first-shift union role starts at $29.00 per hour, offering opportunities for skilled maintenance and growth in a safety-focused work environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in heavy equipment maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to perform preventive maintenance and intermediate repairs.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and diesel engine systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and intermediate-level mechanical repairs.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Experience in scrap metal recycling, construction, trucking, or industrial environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, forklifts, and material handlers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot basic-to-intermediate mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical issues.
• Perform oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication, and routine equipment servicing.
• Assist senior mechanics with more complex repairs and equipment diagnostics.
• Identify potential equipment problems and report maintenance concerns.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diesel engine systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding and fabrication

Job description

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – B Level

Location: Newark, NJ

Starting Pay: $29.00 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift (Day Shift)

Position Type: Full-Time, Union Position

Job Description

Sims Metal is seeking a B-Level Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our scrap metal recycling facility in Newark, NJ. This is a full-time, first-shift union position starting at $29.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate has solid mechanical experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and can perform routine maintenance and intermediate-level repairs on heavy equipment. This position is ideal for a mechanic looking to continue developing their skills in an industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, forklifts, and material handlers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot basic-to-intermediate mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical issues.
• Perform oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication, and routine equipment servicing.
• Assist senior mechanics with more complex repairs and equipment diagnostics.
• Identify potential equipment problems and report maintenance concerns.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in heavy equipment, diesel, or industrial mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and diesel engine systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and intermediate-level mechanical repairs.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Work independently on routine repairs and assist senior mechanics with advanced repairs.
• Experience in scrap metal recycling, construction, trucking, or industrial environments is a plus.
• Repair and replace worn or damaged components, including hoses, belts, bearings, and hydraulic fittings.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.