Maintenance Tech

SA Recycling; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety bonuses

Medical benefits

401k match

Growth opportunities

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment across electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include keeping service records, ordering parts, and coordinating with yard leadership for timely maintenance.

A safety-minded team member with a technical background is preferred. The role emphasizes productive troubleshooting, adherence to safety standards, and accurate documentation while supporting plant

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts diagnostic, troubleshooting, and service/repair tasks for fuel, electrical, mechanical, brake, and hydraulic systems on heavy equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks (oil/filters, lubrication, brake) on heavy equipment per manufacturer and company guidance.
• Maintains accurate service records on all work performed.
• Orders and maintains spare parts inventory.
• Coordinates with yard General Managers to schedule maintenance or repairs.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
• Ensures proper use of vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Adheres to SA Recycling safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Vocational/Technical degree

Hydraulic maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Diesel maintenance

Weather conditions

Drug screen

Education

Vocational/Technical degree

Job description

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Maintenance Technician. 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 Norcross yard.

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

Responsibilities for a Maintenance Technician

• 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 a Maintenance Technician

• 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 DEMANDS

• Climbing: Frequently. Ascending or descending stairs on a daily basis.


• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Occasionally. When needing to access office supplies or equipment or to work on systems, software or wiring.


• Standing/Walking: Frequently. On a daily basis, within office building, as well as outside or within manufacturing plant.


• Reaching: Continually. To retrieve supplies, equipment or files/paperwork.


• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting: Occasionally. To move items within the office environment.


• Grasping: Continually. To move office supplies or equipment, to write, or to operate hand or power tools.

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

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.