Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Recycling - Base Salary to 50.00/hour - Sterling Heights, MI

Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Recycling - Base Salary to 50.00/hour - Sterling Heights, MI Our client is a well-established scrap metal recycling company seeking a Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair the heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment used throughout its recycling operation. Responsibilities: Diagnose, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment, diesel equipment, trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment used in a scrap metal recycling operation Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and identify the root cause of equipment failures Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to minimize equipment downtime Service and repair heavy-duty trucks and trailers, including roll-off equipment, roll-off trailers, lugger hoists, and PTO/power take-off systems Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including hydraulic leaks, cylinders, hoses, fittings, and related components Maintain and repair scrap material handling and recycling equipment, including grapple cranes, material handlers, excavators with shears, skid steers, balers, industrial compactors, and forklifts Diagnose, maintain, and repair gas, diesel, and electric forklifts Maintain and repair truck scales and platform scales Perform welding and fabrication for equipment repairs and modifications Respond to field service and mobile equipment repair calls using a company-provided service truck Maintain records of equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, service, and repairs Follow applicable safety procedures and equipment maintenance standards Qualifications: 5+ years of hands‑on diesel mechanic experience, including equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair Hands‑on experience servicing and repairing heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Welding and fabrication experience required Experience reading and interpreting service manuals, electrical and hydraulic schematics, and technical documentation Must have own mechanic tools; additional tools and equipment will be provided Compensation: Base salary in the 30.00 - 50.00/hour range Bi-annual bonus opportunities Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions 401k retirement plan with company matching Paid holidays and generous paid time off Company-provided service truck Employee discount program Life insurance coverage Stable, full-time schedule with overtime opportunities Supportive, team-oriented work environment Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

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