Major Responsibilities:
Oversee the diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance of specialized scrap equipment (e.g., Sennebogen, Liebherr, CAT) including material handlers, wheel loaders, excavators with shears/grapples, and stationary balers.
Team Leadership: Supervise a small team of technicians, assigning daily tasks, providing technical mentorship, and ensuring high-quality workmanship.
Hydraulic & Electrical Expertise: Diagnose complex hydraulic circuits and electrical systems—the "brains and veins" of our heavy metal-movers.
Operational Safety: Enforce strict OSHA and yard-specific safety protocols. In a scrap yard, "Safety First" isn't a slogan; it's a survival requirement.
Inventory & Vendor Management: Track parts inventory, manage service budgets, and coordinate with external vendors for major specialized repairs.
Welding & Fabrication: Perform structural repairs and reinforcements on buckets, grapples, and shears using stick or MIG welding.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in heavy equipment repair, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or "Lead" role.
Technical Knowledge: Deep proficiency in diesel engines (Tier 4 Final), advanced hydraulics, and CAN-bus electrical systems.
The "Scrap" Factor: Prior experience in a scrap yard, demolition, or mining environment is highly preferred. You must be comfortable working in dusty, muddy, and loud outdoor conditions.
Certifications: ASE Medium/Heavy Truck or manufacturer-specific certifications (CAT, Komatsu, etc.) are a significant plus.
Tools: Must possess a comprehensive set of personal tools (specialized heavy-duty tools provided by the company).
A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.
Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.
To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
