Diesel Mechanic jobs in New Jersey

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Job Summary:
The Mobile Maintenance Mechanic "A" possess the ability to diagnose and repair all but the most complicated and technical repairs to Mobile Equipment. Has extensive knowledge and significant experience in repairing internal combustion engines, transmissions, electrical and hydraulic systems. Can work independently to diagnose, identify, correct, repair and return equipment to service. Displays a high level of responsibility toward the well-being and care of the mobile equipment fleet.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Rebuild major components (engine, transmission, pumps, cylinders, motors and electrical systems) to manufactures specifications
• Determine causes of failure and implement strategies or corrective measures to ensure repeated failures do not occur
• Use torches, presses, pullers, winches, jacks, lifts and other mechanical devices properly and within capacities
• Use tools properly and understands which tools are required for each repair
• Cleaning of radiators and filter housings with compressed air (compression operation)
• Operate vehicles and mobile equipment including fuel trucks, lube trucks, forklifts, pumps, light towers, electrical tools and hoists
• Complete minor paperwork including inspections, oil sample analysis and reports as needed
• Perform extended manual labor including but not limited to lifting, shoveling, stocking shelves, sweeping, cleaning and other routing activities associated with the maintenance of the equipment and the maintenance work area
• Ability to take direction and follow specific policies and procedures when required
• Perform minor repairs to equipment, ensure equipment is fit for service, be able to perform pre-start inspections and fluid level checks to ensure equipment is safe for operation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Proficient knowledge and application of diagnostic tools including multimeters, computers, gauges, probes, scopes, calipers, and other measurement and diagnostic tools required for the repair and maintenance of mobile equipment
• Ability to communicate issues and concerns about equipment to supervision and outside dealers or technicians when required
• Physical ability to perform heavy labor
• Strong safety values
• Strong mechanical aptitude

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position requires outdoor work, which includes inclement weather.

This position requires passing a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• I've read the job description and understand this job requires passing a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check requirements.
• Are you willing to work outdoors in inclement weather? This includes rain, snow, sleet, warm, cold and hot temperatures.

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment Mechanic: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person