Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the municipal recycling and renewable energy industries. 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.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

The pay rate is between $23.00-$26.00 per hour based on Heavy Equipment Mechanic experience.

A typical schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, plus weekends as needed.  

Qualified candidates must have prior mechanic experience on repairing forklifts, skid steers, loaders, etc. 

Job Responsibilities:

Heavy Equipment Mechanics can diagnose and repair all but the most complicated and technical repairs to Mobile Equipment.  The mechanic has extensive knowledge and experience repairing internal combustion engines, transmissions, and electrical and hydraulic systems.  Mechanics can independently diagnose, identify, correct, repair, and return equipment to service. Mechanics display a high level of responsibility towards the well-being and care of the mobile equipment fleet.  

Possess the ability to rebuild major components (Engine, Transmission, Pumps, Cylinders, Motors, and Electrical Systems) to manufacturers specifications.

• Ability to determine causes of failure and implement strategies or corrective measures to ensure repeated failures do not occur.
• Ability to use torches, presses, pullers, winches, jacks, lifts, and other mechanical devices properly and within capacities.
• Ability to use tools properly and understand which tools are required for each repair.
• 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 direct and take responsibility for “B” and “C” mechanics who may be assisting with repairs being conducted by the “A” mechanic.
• Ability to communicate issues and concerns about equipment to supervision and outside dealers or technicians when required.

Job Qualifications:

• Extensive prior mechanical experience required
• Physical ability to perform heavy labor
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Strong Safety Values
• Decision Making
• Organized and Self-motivated

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.

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.

Find Out More…

Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING.  QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.