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Day Shift Diesel Mechanic

GFL Environmental Inc. · Chester, VA · 3 wk ago
Management$30–$40/hrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnostics & Repair: Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy-duty diesel trucks, hydraulics, and specialized waste/recycling equipment.
  • Fleet Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated vehicles.
  • Planning & Scheduling: Plan and schedule repairs using the M5 planner system, ensuring all necessary parts are procured for a successful maintenance plan.
  • Administrative Duties: Accurately complete daily reports, work orders, parts orders, and other required administrative tasks.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work is performed in safe conditions and in strict compliance with federal, state/provincial, local laws, and company safety policies.
  • Collaboration & Training: Assist in reviewing mechanical write-ups on equipment, coordinate repair schedules, and aid in the training and orientation of new team members.
  • Tool Maintenance: Possess, provide, and maintain the personal hand and power tools necessary to perform heavy equipment maintenance, while keeping a clean and organized work area.

Job Requirements

  • Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); a technical diploma or degree in diesel mechanics is highly desired.
  • Technical Skills: Computer literacy is required, with the ability to be trained on specialized software systems (experience with diagnostic software is a major plus).
  • Safety Screenings: Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

  • Physical Effort: Frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds. Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention is necessary.
  • Environment: Frequently exposed to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, hot/cold weather conditions, and toxic or caustic chemicals/fumes. Occasionally required to work in high, precarious places.

Benefits

  • 15 days of paid time off
  • Monthly Tool Allowance of $150
  • Annual Boot Reimbursement
  • Overtime after 40hrs worked
  • 401K after 6 months employment
  • Health Benefits after 60 days

Starting Pay

$30-$40/hr (Top Pay Will Increase Based on EXP/Qualifications)

Starting Shift

4am-2pm M-F. Overtime after 40hrs worked

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