Mechanic- Heavy Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

Job Description

This position is responsible for day-to-day maintenance and repair of various types of heavy equipment. Looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic experienced in repairing large, off-road, construction type equipment in an industrial environment.  Must be self-starter with the ability to complete diagnostics, troubleshoot and complete repairs to heavy off-road equipment such as pot carriers, loaders, material handlers, fork trucks, and cranes.  Knowledge and experience with diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems and / or electronics preferred.  Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.

Must be able to understand technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics, and similar guides to make repairs and modifications according to OEM specifications and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years’ experience as a heavy equipment mechanic
• Ability to do manual labor in an outdoor environment that may include elevated areas and extreme weather conditions.
• Good communications skills, and the ability to read operating instructions.
• Proactive in SAFETY and works well in a team environment.

Additional Information

Disclaimer :

We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on the Harsco Environmental website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Environmental offers the following alternate application procedure : Contact at sgeibel@harsco.com and Harsco Environmental will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.   Please email only for disability application.   No other inquiries will receive a response.

Harsco Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to decisions made with respect to hiring, placement, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, return from layoffs, administration of benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.