About this role
Description
General Mechanic
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and skilled General Mechanic specializing in heavy equipment and fleet maintenance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, and trailers to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role requires a minimum of two (2) years of hands-on mechanical experience.
Key Responsibilities:
· Conduct routine maintenance and servicing of heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, and trailers, including oil changes, brake inspections, and general repairs.
· Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues and determine appropriate repair solutions.
· Repair and maintain engines, transmissions, braking systems, suspension, steering, pumps, hoses, belts, bearings, and seals.
· Conduct safety inspections and ensure equipment complies with company, state, and federal regulations.
· Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
· Communicate equipment issues, repair needs, and parts requirements to supervisors.
· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
· Respond to emergency breakdowns and urgent repair needs, including overtime or weekends as required.
Requirements:
· Minimum of 2 years of experience as a general mechanic working with heavy equipment or fleet vehicles.
· Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components.
· Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
· Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, crouch, or kneel for extended periods.
What We Offer:
· PTO starts at 2 weeks per year and increases with years of service
· 8 Paid holidays
· Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
· 401(k) retirement plan
· Annual safety boot reimbursement
· Free gym membership
Other facts
About Pacific Recycling Inc
Pacific Steel & Recycling was built on a strong foundation, centered around our customers – reaching out to them, identifying their needs and offering the very best in service and quality. By following that philosophy, we’ve had customers like you depend on us for more than 120 years. We know that by putting you first and adapting to your needs, we can stay in business for another century.
Headquartered in Great Falls, Montana, Pacific Steel & Recycling has over 46 branch offices in Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Montana and Alberta, Canada.
Each branch is uniquely committed to its own community’s well-being, because we live and work there. In addition to contributing to the local economy by offering jobs and benefits, we actively support schools, youth sports teams and charitable causes.
Giving back to the community and our employees has long been a key part of the Pacific philosophy, and always will be.
What you'll do
- The General Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment and fleet vehicles. This includes conducting routine maintenance, safety inspections, and responding to emergency breakdowns.
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