Shredder Mechanic

External SA Recycling•Chattanooga, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic travels to various company yards to repair stationary and mobile equipment. SA Recycling proudly supports the military community. Job Duties Including, but not limited to: Drive company mechanic truck to pick up parts and help trucks when issues arrive off site. 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 Clean up work area at the end of shift Keep work areas neat and orderly 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

Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
Must pass a medical physical and drug test
Must pass a background check
Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

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 or certification preferred
Previous experience hydraulic repairs a plus
Forklift experience a plus

Responsibilities

Drive company mechanic truck to pick up parts and help trucks when issues arrive off site.
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
Clean up work area at the end of shift
Keep work areas neat and orderly
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.