Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC Hiring for Diesel Mechanic (Trailer/Tractor & Production) Job at Jackson, GA Full Time

Starting Pay- $22+ and hour.

We are offering competitive wages based on experience.

Liberty Tire Recycling is the premier company in the tire recycling industry, helping customers meets their environmental goals by collecting and recycling nearly half of North America’s scrap tires through a network of facilities located in the United States and Canada. Liberty provides high quality rubber feedstock for value added products and materials such as mulch, playground material, turf in-fill, and rubberized asphalt.

Our employees enjoy a steady income with medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance. We also offer HSA, life and AD&D, long and short-term disability, 401k with company match as well as vacation and holiday pay.

WE ARE A DRUGFREE WORKPLACE. YOU MUST ALSO MEET BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS.

Position Description:

The Industrial Maintenance & Rolling Stock Mechanic will be responsible for providing for the day-to-day preventive maintenance, repair, and fabrication necessary to maintain facility manufacturing machinery and rolling stock inventory, including conveyors, grinders, shredders, screeners, fans, tools, tractors, trailers and heavy equipment, and etc. Applicants must have the ability to read and understand mechanicalelectrical diagrams and technical repair manuals. Perform other maintenance/mechanical duties as required to promote overall plant productivity and safety effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing /industrial environment.
• Minimum 2 years mechanical experience for trailer repair
• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of processingmanufacturing equipment: compressors, conveyors, grinders, shredders, screeners, fans, electric motors, electric tools, and air tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other employees in the facility, both verbally and in writing.
• Reading and understanding mechanical and electrical prints diagrams and technical repair manuals
• Perform routine brake inspections/ adjustments on commercial vehicles following Federal DOT requirements
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, electronics, and other components.
• Remove components for repair or replacement such as, but not limited to injectors, starters, water pumps, radiators, brakes, etc.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating, oil changes, and failure analysis
• Performing assigned duties with little or no supervision or instruction
• Applying knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to maintenance work
• Operating personal lifts and material handling tools
• Knowledge of machine and tools used, including torchwelding equipment, minor electrical work, hydraulics, hand tools
• Understanding of OSHA & DOT regulations and implementation of safety regulations
• Ensures manufacturing processes are capable with respect to quality specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns and repair as necessary
• Ability to make steel fabrications via measuring, cutting, bending and welding
• Knowledge in the general repair of processingmanufacturing equipment
• Maintains a safe and productive work environment.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Mechanical experience
• Must have own tools up to 1 ¼
• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Exerting 50 – 100 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting 25 – 50 pounds of force frequently
• Exerting 10 – 20 pounds of force continually
• Travel up to 10% – to regional facilities as needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud when in the work area.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jackson, GA 30233: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location