Mechanic in Southington, Connecticut at Sims Municipal Recycling

Company Info

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.

About the Role:

The Fleet Maintenance and Repair Facility is seeking an entry level mechanic to join our 1st shift maintenance team. You will work closely with and assist our lead mechanic in maintaining and repairing our fleet of heavy trucks and trailers. All tasks will be assigned and supervised by the lead mechanic.

Shift: 2PM-10PM (Job Type: Full-time) | Location: Southington, CT

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• FSA
• Vacation Time
• 401k matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist the lead mechanic with routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy trucks and trailers.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and greasing fittings.
• Help with tire changes, brake inspections, and other preventative maintenance work.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop and work areas.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding tasks and progress.
• Research pricing of equipment and supplies to identify superior pricing
• Prioritize work orders for completion in a systematic and efficient manner 
• Assists work orders for outside contractors      
• Conducts routine testing of equipment and inspection of the warehouse
• Cross-trains in other areas of the business and assists in those areas as needed.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Safety-minded with an understanding of proper tool use
• Must be punctual and have reliable transportation
• Ability to work well and communicate with others
• Able to understand and communicate in English
• Strong work ethic; self-motivated by the company’s mission
• Able to pass all pre-employment requirements including drug test and I-9 verification
• Physically able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs for most of the shift
• Must adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems is a plus (both ac and dc current)
• Read and interpret engineering piping and instrument drawings, electrical diagrams and schematics, and electrical logic diagrams
• Carpentry, framing and general construction skills
• Welding certification and/or welding experience is a plus
• Skills in maintaining maintenance facilities, equipment, and tools
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify the problem, determine the cause and repair as needed
• Working knowledge and experience with multiple hand tools and power tools
• Ability to operate/drive a powered pallet jack and forklift, scissor lift and truck
• Knowledge of Computer Assisted Drawing/Auto-CAD training is a plus
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normal work environment is outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms.

• Required to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs
• Required to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than 50 pounds
• Required to work from ladders or raised platforms
• Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday
• Normal setting for this job is material recycle facilities, repair/maintenance facility, outdoors or other facilities

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.