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