Description Scrap Management of Saint Joseph, Missouri is looking to hire a mechanic to assist with our fleet and scrap yard maintenance. Duties/Responsibilities: • Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines. • Evaluate and repair any truck/piece of equipment that is not in good working order. • Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary. • Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance. • Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts and document accordingly. • Orders and installs replacement parts for machines. • Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines. • Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently. • Prepares reports documenting work performed. • Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies. • Communicates daily with management about any issues surrounding work building and/or equipment. • Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines. • Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required. • Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: • Experience working on and troubleshooting issues with both heavy mobile equipment and diesel-powered trucks. • Must have thorough understanding of DOT regulations. • Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills. • Works well independently and with others. • Good communication skills. • Organized with attention to detail. • Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment. Education and Experience: • Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required. • Bilingual preferred, not required. • Current CDL license a plus. • Mobile equipment operating experience a plus. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods standing and walking. • Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery. • Must be able to visually inspect machines. • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.