Mechanic

Location:

Birmingham Non-Ferrous

1620 Vanderbilt Rd

Birmingham, AL 35234, USA

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test

• Must pass a background check

• Preferred - high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable

• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus

• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands

• Diesel Mechanic school or certification preferred

• Previous experience hydraulic repairs a plus

• Forklift experience a plus

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap yard, large equipment metal processing area

• Equipment & Tools: Yard equipment, electrical Safety equipment, hand tools, and PPE specialized for electricians.

• Physical Demand Level: Moderate,

• Work Capacity: Mechanic Work Capacity

• Sensory Demands:

Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste

• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping, twisting