Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Scrap & Recycling

Sims Limited; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal is seeking a hands-on Mobile Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy equipment across our scrap metal and recycling operations. You will diagnose mechanical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and complete field repairs to keep production moving.

The role requires experience with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and multiple heavy machines such as excavators, loaders, forklifts, and material handlers. A valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a diesel mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, mobile mechanic, or field service technician.
• Experience repairing heavy equipment used in scrap metal, recycling, waste, construction, aggregate, mining, or industrial operations is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical problems.
• Experience working with equipment such as material handlers, excavators, loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and heavy-duty trucks.
• Ability to read service manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and diagnostic information.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and perform physically demanding mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mobile equipment throughout the scrap yard.
• Repair equipment such as material handlers, excavators, loaders, skid steers, forklifts, yard trucks, and other diesel-powered equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, transmissions, brakes, steering, and related components.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, lubrication, fluid changes, and routine servicing according to maintenance schedules.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in the yard and perform field repairs to minimize operational downtime.
• Inspect equipment for mechanical or safety concerns and identify repairs before failures occur.
• Replace or repair hoses, pumps, cylinders, belts, bearings, starters, alternators, and other mechanical components.
• Use diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment to identify and correct mechanical problems.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, parts used, and preventative maintenance performed.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance leadership regarding equipment condition, repair needs, and equipment availability.
• Maintain the mobile service truck, tools, parts, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and equipment-specific safety requirements.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Field service

Diagnostics

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Heavy equipment tools

Job description

Sims Metal is seeking a hands-on Mobile Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy equipment across our scrap metal and recycling operations. You will diagnose mechanical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and complete field repairs to keep production moving.

The role requires experience with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and multiple heavy machines such as excavators, loaders, forklifts, and material handlers. A valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors are essential.