Lead Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Equipment)

• Perform basic preventative maintenance and safety checks on all diesel vehicles, heavy equipment such as material handlers, loaders, excavators, forklifts, etc. 
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy machinery or trucks.
• Diagnose, repair, replace, recondition, dissemble, weld heavy machinery / diesel engines (tractors, roll-off trucks, lugger trucks, excavators, loaders, forklifts and skid steers)
• Repair and replace transmissions, and steering mechanisms, etc.
• Maintain inventory of tools and supplies
• Use specialized tools to fix hydraulic and electronic components. 
• Troubleshoot and repair all types of diesel engine machines
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager
• Comply with all company safety measures and government regulations
• Communicate with internal customers (yard, warehouse, transportation staff and management in a courteous and professional manner

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1–2+ years in heavy equipment or diesel repair experience or trade school equivalent
• Must have own tools
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) a plus
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (over 50 pounds)
• Squat and kneel
• Bend and twist as appropriate
• Sit/Stand for long periods at a time
• Certifications: ASE Certification, Diesel Certification a plus

• Due to the nature of this role, you are required to wear safety equipment to ensure a safe work environment in designated areas. This includes hard hat, steel-toed / skid resistant work boots, high-visibility clothing / vests, safety glasses, and gloves. All PPE excluding steel-toed / skid resistant work boots will be provided by Metalico.

• Ability to lift / push / pull 50-75 lbs alone or with assistance as needed.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms. Ability to use both hands regularly with enough dexterity to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to squat and kneel. Bend and twist as appropriate.
• Awareness (able to see, hear, talk) of surroundings, moving equipment, employees, customers etc. at all times.
• Move about a salvage yard on uneven terrain.
• Expected to participate in required training sessions, presentations, and meetings. 
• Exposure to elements and / or non-climate-controlled environment where temperature and weather extremes (heat, cold, rain) may be encountered.
• Work may take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust and fumes.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate; hearing protection is always provided to employees by the company.
• Prior to hire- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and criminal background check

• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket)
• Vision Insurance (Out of pocket)
• 401(k) (with 2.5% company match)
• Aflac Services (Out of pocket)
• Life Insurance (25k, 100% employer paid)
• 8.5 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral $1000
• Safety Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products:We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys.These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.