Mechanic

Smirecyclers; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrap Management of Saint Joseph, Missouri is seeking a skilled mechanic to assist with fleet and scrap yard maintenance. The role requires knowledge of diesel engines and the ability to perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and diesel-powered trucks.

Responsibilities include inspections, part replacement, documentation of work, and coordinating with management to schedule regular maintenance. Experience with DOT regulations and ability to work independently are valued.

Qualifications

• Some vocational or community college coursework in a related field is required.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Bilingual is preferred but not required.
• Current CDL license is a plus and mobile equipment experience helps.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Evaluate and repair any truck or equipment not in good working order.
• Oil and lubricate moving parts to ensure performance.
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts and document accordingly.
• Order and install replacement parts for machines.
• Maintain shop areas, tools, and supplies and keep organized.
• Communicate daily with management about issues and scheduling.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer on new products and modifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel engines

DOT regulations

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Vocational/community college coursework

Equivalent experience

Tools

CDL license

Job description

Description

Scrap Management of Saint Joseph, Missouri is looking to hire a mechanic to assist with our fleet and scrap yard maintenance. Knowledge of diesel engines is a requirement.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Evaluate and repair any truck/piece of equipment that is not in good working order.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts and document accordingly.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Communicates daily with management about any issues surrounding work building and/or equipment.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience working on and troubleshooting issues with both heavy mobile equipment and diesel-powered trucks.
• Must have thorough understanding of DOT regulations.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Education and Experience

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
• Bilingual preferred, not required.
• Current CDL license a plus.
• Mobile equipment operating experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.