Diesel Mechanic
Fayette City, Pennsylvania•Full-time
$25 - $28 hourly
$25 - $28 hourly
About the Job
Title: Diesel Mechanic.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Employment type: Full-Time – 40+ hours/week.
Work schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Overtime: When required to meet business demands.
Overtime: When required to meet business demands.
Location: Brownsville, PA.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance (fuel trucks, adjust brakes, fix lights and other small mechanical problems).
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on all diesel vehicles, heavy equipment such as material handlers, loaders, excavators, forklifts, etc.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on all semi-trucks and trailers.
- Troubleshoot and repair all types of diesel and gas engines.
- Diagnose and repair semi-trucks and trailers.
- Repair, replace, recondition, disassemble, weld, and examine parts and engines.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper working condition.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery.
- Perform quality inspections.
- Specialize in vehicle transmission systems.
- Works in accordance with all federal and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT).
- Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances
- Align and test equipment and make any necessary adjustments.
- Perform predictive and operational procedures.
- Repair or replace defective parts.
- Must be willing and able to work with heavy equipment when needed
- Perform assignments in a timely manner.
- Perform other facility maintenance duties.
- Learn and work in accordance with procedures and instructions. Policies, and safety, environmental and security rules and guidelines.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Certification from an accredited technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred experience or course work in diesel mechanic, maintenance principles and machine repair practices.
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of basic hand tools and proper use.
- Good mechanical aptitude and math skills.
- Strong analytical skills and theoretical background in mechanical systems.
- Work autonomously or act as an effective team member, exhibiting good inter-personal skills.
- Excellent written, organization and verbal communication skills.
- Provide quality communications to internal customers (verbal, written and telephone)
- Ability to work independently and prioritize.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office.
Work Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 40+ hour work week, Saturdays, and overtime will be required for business needs.
Benefits:
- Life Insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid).
- Short Term Disability.
- Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
- 8.5 Paid Holidays.
- 401(k) - 2.5% match.
- Vision Insurance (Out of Pocket).
- Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket).
- Aflac Services (Out of Pocket).
- Paid Vacation, plus 5 Sick Days.
- Safety Toe Boot & Safety Glasses Reimbursement annually.
- Employee Referral $1,000.
Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Metalico:
Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products: +We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries. +We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys. These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. +We buy catalytic converters and recover platinum, palladium, and rhodium, known as Platinum Group Metals (PGM's). These precious metals are typically refined and reused by industry in emissions control devices. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.
About Metalico
Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products: +We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries. +We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys. These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. +We buy catalytic converters and recover platinum, palladium, and rhodium, known as Platinum Group Metals (PGM's). These precious metals are typically refined and reused by industry in emissions control devices. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.