Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC Hiring for Fleet Maintenance Mechanic Job at Jackson, GA Full Time

Quality Tire Recycling, LLC. a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Tire Recycling has an immediate opening for a hands-on Fleet Maintenance at our Jackson, GA facility. 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.

Position Description:

Perform maintenance and repair of various types of mobile equipment in company shops or on public roadways, as necessary. Maximize equipment availability using efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical problems and perform mechanical repairs and maintenance to various types of equipment including but not limited to tires, Semi tractors, Van trailers, and heavy construction equipment
• Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose defects
• Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating, oil changes, and failure analysis
• 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.
• Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information for work performed
• Coordinate with location supervisor and review Pre-Trip truck inspections to prioritize work accordingly
• Input daily repair s into software-based tracking program
• Communicate with drivers and plant managers to ensure adherence to preventative vehicle maintenance policies and practices
• Use a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment
• Operate fixed and mobile equipment as necessary
• May assist in the maintenance and repair of fixed equipment
• Always adhere to all O.S.H.A. rules and regulations
• Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience
• Must have own tools up to 1 ¼
• Be able to read, write, and speak English
• High school diploma, preferred
• Bilingual is a plus
• Mechanical Experience
• High School diploma, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have own tools up to 1 ¼”
• Bilingual a plus
• Be able to read, write, and speak English

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
• Must wear protective equipment while at locations

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
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

Job Type: Full-time

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