Heavy Equipment Mechanic

*Radius Recycling is hiring Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Tacoma, WA* Responsible for heavy equipment repair including dozers, loaders, cranes, off road haul trucks, excavators etc.
Brands like Cat, Komatsu, Volvo, John Deere, Hitachi, Liebherr, Sennebogen etc.
The Mechanic must possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
*Important Job Information* * *Position:* Heavy Equipment Mechanic * *Location:* Tacoma, WA * *Pay:* $31.
05 to $35.
05 (DOE) + $0.
50 shift differential +sign-on bonus + benefits * *Sign-on Bonus:* $2,500 * *Union Benefits:* Medical, dental, paid time off, pension plan * *Schedule:* Monday - Friday (Ability to work 1st and 2nd Shift) * *Working Conditions:* Metals Recycling Facility / Indoors & outdoors *Essential Functions* * Repair/service and maintain heavy equipment and industrial equipment.
* Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
* Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
* Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
* Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
* Provide assistance throughout the yard as needed.
*Job Conditions* This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions.
Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard.
Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and face shields must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards.
Travel is not required for this position.
Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure.
Workload may be unpredictable, and pressure can be substantial during peak times.
Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability.
Disturbances of workflow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis.
Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.
*Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions* Ability to: stand for up to 12 hours a day; lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to increase visibility; stoop or bend at the waist occasionally to increase visibility; reach at arm’s length frequently or overhead occasionally; twist and turn at the neck and trunk; walk frequently on uneven ground; handle and grasp tools and parts continually; communicate by speech and hearing continually.
Visual acuity needed for close detail work.
Mental dexterity needed as Mechanic will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.
All U.
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applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
Radius Recycling participates in E-Verify for all U.
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new hires.
An offer of U.
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employment by Radius Recycling, or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement.
This applies to all U.
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non-union employees.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $31.
05 - $35.
05 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Application Question(s): * What is an acceptable hourly rate that you'd accept for this position? * What is your phone number and can this number receive text messages? * Describe your experience with Relays and Breakers.
* Describe your understanding of how pumps work, and how valves work.
* Do you have experience with troubleshooting all components of machines and understand why a hydraulic function would not be working or why it won’t start * List the heavy equipment that you are comfortable working on.
* Describe your experience with troubleshooting Heavy Equipment for Hydraulic Systems/ Engine Repairs/ electrical/programming issues? Experience: * Heavy Equipment Mechanics: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person