Lead Mechanic

Lead Mechanic

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Lead 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 Norcross yard. Must conduct themselves professionally when dealing with customers and other employees.

This position will work in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducting 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.
• Conducting routine and preventative maintenance tasks (oil and filter changes, lubrication, brake, etc.) on all Heavy Equipment per manufacturer and SA Recycling recommendations.
• Maintaining accurate service records on all work performed.
• Assists in the 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.
• Able to work well with others in a team player environment

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands

Physical Demands

• Climbing: Frequently. Ascending or descending stairs on a daily basis.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Occasionally. When needing to access office supplies or equipment or to work on systems, software or wiring.
• Standing/Walking: Frequently. On a daily basis, within office building, as well as outside or within manufacturing plant.
• Reaching: Continually. To retrieve supplies, equipment or files/paperwork.
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting: Occasionally. To move items within the office environment.
• Grasping: Continually. To move office supplies or equipment, to write, or to operate hand or power tools.

SA Recycling Offers:

• Weekly and 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
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

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.