Lead Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Equipment)

JOB TITLE: Lead Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Equipment)

REPORTS TO: Yard Manager.

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Non-Exempt.

LOCATION: 6225 Thompson Rd. Syracuse, NY 13206.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

OVER TIME: Saturday’s 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM as needed and/or requested.

COMPENSATION: $28-32 Based on experience & skills.

The purpose of this position is to service and repair on-road and off-road heavy equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform basic preventative maintenance on all diesel vehicles, heavy equipment such as tractors, roll-off trucks, lugger trucks, loaders, excavators, forklifts, etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair all types of diesel engine equipment.
• Diagnose and repair heavy machinery (tractors, roll-off trucks, lugger trucks, excavators, loaders, forklifts, skid steers).
• Repair, replace, recondition, disassemble, weld and examine parts and engines.
• Maintain inventory of tools and supplies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Comply with all company safety measures and government regulations.
• Communicate with internal customers (yard | warehouse | transportation staff and management) in a professional and courteous manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years diesel mechanic experience or trade school equivalent.
• Must have own tools.
• A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (over 50 pounds).
• Squat and kneel.
• Bend and twist as appropriate.
• Sit/Stand for long periods at a time.

BENEFITS:

• Life insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid).
• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• 401(k) - 2.5% match.
• 8.5 paid holidays.
• Paid vacation, 
• Paid sick days.
• Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
• Aflac Services (Out of pocket).
• Safety Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually.

This description is a representation of job duties and is not to be considered a full disclosure. Metalico, Inc. and its subsidiaries is an “at will” employer. Therefore, this does not constitute a contract of employment and the Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products:We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys.These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.