Maintenance Tire-lube tech

Job Description:

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:

· Drive company mechanic truck to various yards in a given region

· 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

· Drive company mechanic truck to various yards in a given region

· 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

SA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.