Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Recycling Sterling Heights, MI

Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Recycling
- Base Salary to 50.00/hour
- Sterling Heights, MI

Our client is a well-established scrap metal recycling company seeking a Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair the heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment used throughout its recycling operation.

• Diagnose, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment, diesel equipment, trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment used in a scrap metal recycling operation
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and identify the root cause of equipment failures
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs to minimize equipment downtime
• Service and repair heavy-duty trucks and trailers, including roll-off equipment, roll-off trailers, lugger hoists, and PTO/power take-off systems
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including hydraulic leaks, cylinders, hoses, fittings, and related components
• Maintain and repair scrap material handling and recycling equipment, including grapple cranes, material handlers, excavators with shears, skid steers, balers, industrial compactors, and forklifts
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair gas, diesel, and electric forklifts
• Maintain and repair truck scales and platform scales
• Perform welding and fabrication for equipment repairs and modifications
• Respond to field service and mobile equipment repair calls using a company-provided service truck
• Maintain records of equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, service, and repairs
• Follow applicable safety procedures and equipment maintenance standards

• 5+ years of hands‑on diesel mechanic experience, including equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair
• Hands‑on experience servicing and repairing heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Welding and fabrication experience required
• Experience reading and interpreting service manuals, electrical and hydraulic schematics, and technical documentation
• Must have own mechanic tools; additional tools and equipment will be provided

• Base salary in the 30.00 - 50.00/hour range
• Bi-annual bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions
• 401k retirement plan with company matching
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Company-provided service truck
• Employee discount program
• Life insurance coverage
• Stable, full-time schedule with overtime opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

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