Mechanic

SA Recycling; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recycling company seeks an entry-level Mechanic to join its Las Vegas team. This full-time role involves driving a mechanic truck to pick up parts, troubleshooting machinery issues, and repairing various engine and hydraulic systems. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, pass a medical and drug test, and have basic math skills. Experience with diesel mechanics and hydraulics is preferred but not mandatory. This is a great opportunity to start your career in the recycling industry.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Previous experience with hydraulic repairs is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive company mechanic truck to pick up parts.
• Troubleshoot problems with machinery.
• Repair engines, cooling systems, and brake systems.

Skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diesel Mechanic school or certification

Tools

Hand tools

Yard equipment

Electrical safety equipment

Job description

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Job Duties

• 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 checkPreferred – 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

Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste.

• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping, twisting

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

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