Job Description

An industry-leading scrap metal recycler is looking to add a hands-on Heavy Equipment Mechanic to keep a busy fleet and yard equipment mission-ready!

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on diesel engines, trucks, trailers, loaders, cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment.
• Respond to and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns at the Brooklyn yard and other local facilities.
• Inspect and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and brake systems.
• Ensure all equipment meets safety, DOT, and environmental compliance standards.
• Keep detailed maintenance records and communicate repair needs with management.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and minor bodywork repairs as needed.
• Support the operations team by minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring reliable performance.

Your Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or Fleet Technician.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to travel between locations
• Welding/fabrication skills, a plus.
• CDL license preferred but not required.
• Must be reliable, safety-focused, and able to work independently in the field.

• Competitive pay (based on experience). • Health, dental, and vision insurance. • 401(k) retirement plan with company match. • Paid time off and holidays. • Opportunity for overtime pay. • Career growth within a stable company.

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