Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About Us: EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Houston, TX In this role, you’ll keep our heavy equipment running safely and efficiently through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. If you’re hands‑on, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions, we want to hear from you.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability
• Respond to and repair equipment breakdowns in a timely manner
• Inspect, test, diagnose, dismantle, and reassemble machinery and equipment
• Install new or repaired parts, machinery, and equipment
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed
• Fuel and lubricate equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to complete repairs
• Maintain company tools and equipment assigned to you
• Communicate equipment conditions, repairs, and parts needs to the supervisor
• Follow all safety regulations (PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space, etc.)
• Assist with general facility cleanup
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team
• Strong troubleshooting and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Comfortable working overhead, climbing ladders, kneeling, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain)
• Able to manage multiple tasks in fast‑paced or stressful situations

• 3+ years of maintenance experience
• Experience repairing heavy machinery, trucks, or metal processing equipment
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED required

• Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Personal protective equipment is required
• Schedule may include evenings or weekends as needed
• Light lifting and carrying may be required

EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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