Mechanic

SA Recycling; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a diesel mechanic to service heavy equipment, drive a company truck to pick up parts, troubleshoot machinery, and repair engines, hydraulic systems, brakes, and electrical components.

Responsibilities include replacing worn parts, performing limited torch cutting and welding, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Forklift experience and bilingual English/Spanish are a plus; candidates must pass a medical and drug test and a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; diesel mechanic training preferred.
• Must pass medical physical and drug test; background check required.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus; able to communicate clearly and do basic math.
• Diesel mechanic school or certification preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive company truck to pick up parts and assist trucks off site.
• Troubleshoot problems with machinery and repair engines, hydraulics, brakes, and electrical components.
• Replace worn parts and perform limited torch cutting and welding.
• Perform maintenance to keep work areas clean and organized.
• Ensure safety rules and environmental procedures are followed.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diesel mechanic school or certification (preferred)

Tools

Forklift experience

Hydraulic repairs experience

Job description

Including, but not limited to:

• Drive company mechanic truck to pick up parts and help trucks when issues arrive off site.


• 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


• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions


• 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.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are \"grandfathered\" into their positions.


• Must pass a medical physical and drug test


• Must pass a background check


• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable


• 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


• Diesel Mechanic school or certification preferred


• Previous experience hydraulic repairs a plus


• Forklift experience a plus

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

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

Behaviors

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Equal Opportunity Employer

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