Diesel Mechanic

External SA Recycling•Savannah, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic must have diesel engine and hydraulic system experience. Job Duties Including, but not limited to: 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, Inspect the safety of the equipment, 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.

Requirements

Must pass a preemployment physical and drug Screen
Must pass a background check
Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral)
basic math skills as the job demands
must have diesel engine experience

Nice To Haves

Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
Diesel Mechanic school DOT maintenance or certification preferred
Previous experience with hydraulic repairs

Responsibilities

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
Inspect the safety of the equipment
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