Mechanic

Job Duties 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

Created: 2026-04-02