Fleet Mechanic Great Opportunity with a Growing Company

Company Profile:

Founded in 1906 as a one-man scrap metal operation, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., has become one of the nation's largest recyclers of scrap metal, a leading provider of used and recycled auto parts and a manufacturer of finished steel products.

With a rapidly growing national and global reach, the company achieved $2.6 billion in revenues in fiscal 2007 and is now a member of the Fortune 1000. Schnitzer Steel common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol SCHN.

With corporate headquarters based in Portland, Oregon, the company is split into three vertically integrated business units, the Metals Recycling Business, the Auto Parts Business and the Steel Manufacturing Business.

General Position Summary: 

 

General mechanic work with some welding capabilities.



Job Scope:

This position operates within somewhat broad, but established parameters.  Employee will be trained on various pieces of equipment and areas of the scrap yard.  Must be able to adapt to new functions and environments, when needed.

Essential Job Functions: Able to stand for up to 12 hours. Be able to bend at waist.Good eye hand coordination.Knowledge of basic mechanics and computer applications.Welding and fabrication experience helpful.Experience repairing and maintaing heavy equipment and trucks.Night and weekend work as needed or required including overtime.Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Experience in scrap yard preferred but not necessary.Knowledge or some schooling in mechanics, especially with new equipment preferred as well as basic knowledge of computer applications.Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagrammatic form. Ability to speak andunderstand English at a basic level.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

 

Job requires ability to lift up to 100 pounds.  Also as a part of regular work routine, be able to stand and walk, with frequent lifting, guiding and/or carrying of light-weight materials or equipment. Ability to:  twist upper body frequently, bend at waist, kneel, crouch and negotiate uneven surfaces; use hands repetitively for coordinated finger movements; communicate by speech and hearing in person at a basic English proficiency. 

 

Supervisory responsibility:

 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Interpersonal Contacts:

 

nternal contacts include the other laborers and Yard Supervisors.  External contacts include customers bringing in scrap to the yard.

 

Job Conditions:

 

Work may be performed in cramped or awkward positions.  Occasional exposure to safety hazards, noise and temperature extremes.  Work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis.





Benefits:

In addition to an exciting work environment and a salary program that recognizes commitment and hard work, Schnitzer Steel and its subsidiaries have comprehensive benefits packages for eligible employees. Packages vary by location as we tailor our benefits packages for the needs of each locations employees. If you join Schnitzer Steel, your package may include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans for both you and your dependents

Prescription Drug Plan

401(k) Plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts which allow you to lower your taxable income by reimbursing eligible and out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision and dependent care expenses on a pretax basis up to $5,000

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)

Dependent Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

24 Hour Nurse Hotline

Additional Notes:

The above statements are designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.