Diesel Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostic testing, repairs, and maintenance on the vehicle fleet to ensure trucks are safe and operational.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues and make necessary repairs.
• Complete adjustments, repairs, and component replacements to vehicles, equipment, and related components.
• Check, fill, and/or change appropriate fluids and filters.
• Inspect, repair, and/or overhaul vehicle support systems, such as electrical, air, and brake systems.
• Perform roadside repairs, when qualified, for the type of vehicle operated.
• Ensure all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related to tools, materials, shop, and work areas.
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain accurate records (time, maintenance orders, and parts usage) on the computer/tablet.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to safely drive service vehicles and vehicles in and out of the service area, as well as a test drive.
• Good mechanical aptitude for vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Able to complete necessary paperwork (hard copies or electronically).
• Understand and comply with all safety related requirements and standards.

Skills & Abilities

• Experience using repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot or repair vehicle or component failure is required.
• In-depth knowledge of truck components and systems is preferred.
• Experience repairing and performing maintenance on heavy trucks and diesel engines preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs.
• Sometimes lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs.
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions.
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
• Continuously stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing.
• Rarely sitting.
• Continuously standing/walking.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

Pay

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

Schedule

This position will not manage employees.