Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Recruiting Partner: Gina Leposa

Brooklyn, New York | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $60,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 164748

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An industry-leading scrap metal recycler is looking to add a hands-on Heavy Equipment Mechanic to keep a busy fleet and yard equipment mission-ready!

Your Responsibilities:

  • Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on diesel engines, trucks, trailers, loaders, cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment.
  • Respond to and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns at the Brooklyn yard and other local facilities.
  • Inspect and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and brake systems.
  • Ensure all equipment meets safety, DOT, and environmental compliance standards.
  • Keep detailed maintenance records and communicate repair needs with management.
  • Perform welding, fabrication, and minor bodywork repairs as needed.
  • Support the operations team by minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring reliable performance.

Your Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or Fleet Technician.
  • Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment repair.
  • Ability to travel between locations
  • Welding/fabrication skills, a plus.
  • CDL license preferred but not required.
  • Must be reliable, safety-focused, and able to work independently in the field.

Competitive pay (based on experience). • Health, dental, and vision insurance. • 401(k) retirement plan with company match. • Paid time off and holidays. • Opportunity for overtime pay. • Career growth within a stable company.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 164748

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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