Transportation Driver and Mechanic
Transportation Driver and Mechanic
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Job Description
Over the last forty years United S Metal (USM) has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest fullservice recyclers in the country. Today the team continues to pioneer innovative solutionsdriven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices. This has earned them both National acclaim and recognition with the achievement of several dozen awards. With 400 team members across 6 locations nationally the companys commitment to excellence is reflected in an outstanding client retention rate across several thousand customers throughout North America. This substantial growth is further supported by strong consumer partnerships who recognize a consistent delivery of high quality nonferrous and ferrous material via truck container rail and barge shipment. Equally as important is the expansion of the teams focus on philanthropy sustainability diversity and safety / compliance. A unique mission exists in making a positive impact in the lives of others throughout the communities in which they live work and service. USM is proud to make a difference for its clients consumers and local communities as it continues to drive forward into the next forty years and beyond.
Position Overview
The Truck Mechanic performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on facility transportation tractors and equipment with a focus on semitrucks and associated trailers and containers. This individual will report directly to the Fleet Maintenance Manager. We would like this position to be a CDL Class A Licensed driver as well who is trained and experienced with a manual transmission our equipment is 10 speed manual Peterbilt trucks.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Ensures proper preventive maintenance procedures are followed and executed per DOT standards while maintaining all equipment in good working order
- Provides mechanical maintenance information by filling out appropriate documentation
- Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing information
- Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results in the most costeffective manner
- Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures
- Facilitates a safe and clean work environment
- May obtain estimates for supplies repair parts and orders parts as needed
- Performs preventive maintenance procedures on equipment on a scheduled basis: inspects belts checks fluid levels replaces filters greases bearings seals etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts
- Works quickly and efficiently to meet department and company goals while adhering to all company health and safety policies
- Performs minor repairs of rotating and reciprocating equipment
- Assembles dissembles removes installs cleans and lubricates as needed shafts bearings gears pulleys and other hydraulic pneumatic or mechanical parts of machines
- Repairs or replaces gauges valves regulators and other components of hydraulic pneumatic and other fluid powered equipment or mechanical systems
- Performs work per company priorities and documented procedures; records work performed and materials used
- Must possess skills to repair the following type of equipment: tractors trailers portable baler and all transportation containers (roll offs lugger boxes)
- Inspects diagnoses and repairs brake systems engines electrical components steering systems transmissions and tires
- Performs diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures and determines a course of action for damaged parts and systems
- Repairs malfunctioning components changes brakes adjusts steering systems replaces wornout parts and changes hydraulic fluids
- Uses computerized equipment along with welding torches pneumatic wrenches hydraulic jacks screwdrivers pliers mallets and precision gauges
- Test drives trucks before and after repairs
- Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job and company objectives
- Demonstrate understanding of company policies rules and trainings
- Demonstrate understanding of DOT Regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Characteristics
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
- 2 years work experience in a similar role in a similar industry with a strong mechanical background
- Must possess basic reading and writing skills in English; ability to understand detailed instructions and repair manuals in English
- Physical strength diagnostic skill manual dexterity and the ability to work in noisy environments are key traits
- Must work effectively independently as well as on teams
- Must be skilled at welding electrical work and hydraulics
- Possesses the skills and basic understanding of the recycling industry and related equipment is a plus
- Possessestechnical understanding and attention to detail
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and be available on call for urgent matters
- Must own basic set of tools to be used on site
- Must have the ability to perform the physical tasks of the job such as working in elevated and difficult positions as well as frequent walking bending standing and frequent lifting of 5075 lbs.
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold dusty dirty and/or wet conditions
- The Company desires a candidate who has shown a stable job history dependable attendance practices and whose references can state is a trustworthy individual
- Candidate must pass a preemployment physical background and credit check
- Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation
Minimum Safety Training Requirements
- Basic onthejob training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)
- USSOP01 United in Safety Manual
- USF11 QEH&S Policy
- USSOP03 Team Member Handbook
We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:
Trust Commitment Loyalty Passion Respect Service Performance
USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability marital status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a Zero Impairment Workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify your Talent Acquisition contact or another member of our People Experience Team at. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a casebycase basis.
Employment Type
Full Time
