Truck & Trailer Mechanic

SA Recycling; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety/Performance bonuses

Healthcare options

401k with company match

Growth opportunities

Weekly pay

Education and certification programs

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling seeks skilled Truck & Trailer Mechanics to diagnose, service, and repair heavy-duty diesel trucks and trailers in shop or field settings. Pay starts at $26 per hour, with experience-based advancement.

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and adhere to DOT, safety, and environmental standards. Benefits include bonuses, health options, 401(k), and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of diesel mechanic experience in a shop setting or on a military installation preferred.
• Knowledge of Tier 4 engines and emissions diagnostics and repair; ASE Certification a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical bulletins, schematics, manuals, drawings, and procedures.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Must pass drug screen, physical and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection and maintenance tasks on a mixed fleet of heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, fuel, brake, suspension, hydraulic, cooling, and electrical systems.
• Inspect and repair trailer components such as lights, brakes, seals, and hubs per DOT and manufacturer specs.
• Maintain certifications and complete continuing education training.
• Coordinate with regional managers to schedule routine or emergency maintenance and repairs.
• Keep complete, accurate records of all work performed and ensure a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Diesel engines

Diagnostics knowledge

Heavy equipment maintenance

DOT compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Vocational/Technical degree

Tools

Diesel laptop systems

Job description

SA Recycling, an industry leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is looking for Truck & Trailer Mechanics capable of performing all necessary diagnostic, repair, service, and maintenance activities, both in a shop setting and in the field, for all heavy-duty diesel-powered trucks and associated trailers used in the recycling industry. Pay starting at $26 per hour and up, depending on experience.

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

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
• Continuing Education and additional Certification opportunities
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic:

• Perform all routine inspection and maintenance tasks (oil and filter changes, lubrication, tire, brake, etc.) on a mixed fleet of Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo and Sterling tractors and straight trucks per the manufacturer and SA Recycling recommendations; and within DOT regulations with little or no direct supervision.
• Conduct basic to complex diagnostic testing, troubleshooting, and service and repair tasks for mechanical, fuel, brake, suspension, hydraulic, cooling, and electrical systems.
• Inspect, repair or replace trailer components such as lights, brakes, seals, suspension components, hubs, etc. as needed incompliance with manufactures, SA Recycling, and DOT recommendations and regulations.
• Complete and maintain all required certifications and continuing education training for the repair and operation of all diesel equipment.
• Interacts with the Regional Equipment Manager and the yards General Manager to schedule routine or emergency maintenance or repairs.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all work performed.
• Model safe working habits and always abide by all safety policies and procedures.
• Must keep shop, working area clean and organized, and present the best impression to the public.
• Performs all tasks fully within SA Recycling’s Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.

Qualifications for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic:

• Vocational/Technical degree highly desired.
• Two (2) years of diesel mechanic’s service experience in a shop setting or on a military installation preferred.
• Knowledge of Tier 4 engine and emissions diagnostics and repair; ASE Certification a plus.
• Ability to use a variety of diagnosis equipment and programs; KDT, or Cummings INSITE,or other Diesel laptop systems preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical bulletins, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and procedures.
• 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

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills expected.

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.

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