Heavy Equipment Mechanic
SA Recycling
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- Location
- Brownsville, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 3 days ago
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About the company
SA Recycling
Renewables & environment · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States.
What you'll do
- Order and maintain spare parts inventory
What you need
- Willingness to work in varying weather conditions
- Complete and successfully pass a drug screen, physical and background check
- Vocational/Technical degree (preferred)
- Hydraulic, electrical, and diesel maintenance experience (preferred)
- Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) (preferred)
Key skills
Hydraulicelectricaldiesel maintenancetrouble shootingreport writingscheduling
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Perks
- Safety and Performance Bonuses
- medical options
- dental and vision care
- 401k with a Company Match
- Growth opportunities
- Weekly Pay
- Referral Incentives
- Company provided uniforms and PPE
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SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States. We are growing, growing, growing! Our operations are quickly expanding. SA Recycling proudly supports the military community
We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. In this role you will be responsible for the timely and effective maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of various brands and types of heavy equipment. This will include electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical diagnostics, parts inventory and ordering, report writing, and scheduling. This position is based at our Savannah yard, but will also travel locally for maintenance and repair work at other SA Recycling yards.
This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental 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
Referral Incentives
Company provided uniforms and PPE
Responsibilities for an Equipment Mechanic
Conducts basic to moderately complex diagnostic, troubleshooting, and service and repair tasks for fuel, electrical, mechanical, brake, and cooling and hydraulic systems on a wide range of equipment.
Completes routine maintenance tasks (oil and filter changes, lubrication, brake, etc.) on all Heavy Equipment per manufacturer and SA Recycling recommendations.
Maintains accurate service records on all work performed.
Order and maintain spare parts inventory.
Interact with yard General Managers to schedule routine or emergency maintenance or repairs.
Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
Safe and proper use of assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Performs all tasks fully within SA Recycling’s Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.
Qualifications for an Equipment Mechanic:
Vocational/Technical degree highly desired.
Hydraulic, electrical, and diesel maintenance experience highly desired.
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
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
PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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.