Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Location:  Chesapeake, VA, US, 23324
Company:  semimetal
Req ID:  5054

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 citizen, 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.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

The Diesel Mechanic can diagnose and repair the most complicated and technical repairs engines. Has extensive knowledge and significant experience in repairing internal combustion engines, transmissions, and electrical and hydraulic systems. Can independently diagnose, identify, correct, repair, and return equipment to service. Displays a high level of responsibility towards the well-being and care of the mobile equipment fleet.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on diesel engines and related systems.

• Diagnose mechanical issues using schematics and diagnostic tools.

• Perform brake repairs and ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Rebuild major components (engine, transmission, pumps, cylinders, motors, and electrical systems) to manufacturer 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 understand which tools are required for each repair

• Cleaning of radiators and filter housings with compressed air (compression operation)

• Operates vehicles and mobile equipment including fuel trucks, lube trucks, forklifts, pumps, light towers, electrical tools, and hoists

• Completes 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 routine 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

• Performs 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)

• Proven experience in vehicle maintenance, specifically with diesel engines.

• Familiarity with industrial equipment and heavy machinery operation.

• Strong understanding of hydraulics and brake systems.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics for troubleshooting purposes.

• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting heavy components.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• 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

• Physical ability to perform heavy labor

• Strong mechanical aptitude

The physical demands described must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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 the 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

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose of creating a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.