Diesel Mechanic

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It's simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Plans and coordinates tasks and activities of company's fleet auto repair shop, working on gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment.

• Prepares maintenance schedules for motor vehicles and heavy equipment; notifies drivers and operators when maintenance is to be performed.

• Operates diagnostic equipment to determine repairs that need to be made.

• Performs repairs and maintenance for company vehicles and equipment.

• Maintains database of maintenance and repair records for company vehicles and equipment.

• Oversees shop inventory, orders parts, shop supplies, and equipment.

• Ensures all applicable safety standards and regulations are followed in facility.

• Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles.

• Cleaning and servicing of machine attachments like winches, blades, and side booms.

• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.

• Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.

• Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.

• Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle users.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

5-10 years of experience preferred. Must have electrical, hydraulic, AC experience, recycling, and metal industry preferred. High School degree or equivalent.

Language Skills:

Will be required to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, to write correspondence, memos, and schedule; to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients, and fellow staff.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic math skills required.

Reasoning Ability: Problem solving, reasoning, and "thinking out of the box" will be a constant requirement; in addition, applying common sense understanding to better serve our guests' needs.

Physical Demands:

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.

• Prolonged periods of walking and standing.

• Must be able to lift up, push and pull to 40 pounds at a time.

• Consistently climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches.

• Consistently turning and moving of hands, arms, feet, and legs.

Vision Requirements:

Regularly uses close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception. Ability to adjust focus.

Environment/Noise:

Often works outdoors in both hot and cold temperatures. Occasionally works in wet areas.

Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability Preferences

• Extensive knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine repair.

• Ability to diagnosed fault codes and computerized equipment.

• Extensive knowledge of vehicle, truck, and heavy equipment repair.

• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Must be able to successfully complete assignments or tasks with little supervision.

• Must be able to work in a team environment and collaborate with coworkers to accomplish all work goals and assigned tasks.

• Aware of the alarm sound and signals for starting the equipment or systems.

• Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a 401k matching program

• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development

• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!