Diesel Mechanic - Class A

About the role

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a CLASS A Full-Time Diesel Truck Mechanic to join our team. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 1st shift. Key responsibilities include maintaining 10+ trucks, performing preventative maintenance, conducting safety checks, and completing repairs.

Responsibilities

• Aid/assist drivers in completion of the daily Post trip and vehicle safety inspection process
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment during Safety Lane and PM's
• Complete lubrication and repair of lubrication points on vehicles as assigned on the daily schedule
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance on Heavy Duty Equipment, including but not limited to Rear Load, Front Load, Roll Off, Grapple, Port-a-let, and other service type trucks including chassis and body
• Communicate with A & B technicians/drivers as to issues with vehicles and discuss preventative techniques that may minimize future repairs
• Completes all required paperwork/computer data entry, including documenting parts usage and time in and out on repair orders, in a timely and concise manner
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards which may include sweeping, organizing and maintaining the shop and grounds areas
• Conducts repairs utilizing Factory Service Manuals
• Maintain high standard of Ethics and Dependability
• Follows all safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Ability to assist drivers with Pre/Post trip process
• Ability to identify visible repairs required on vehicles: lights, mirrors, leaks, body damage etc.
• Ability to assist/complete fluid top up on vehicles including oil, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluid, DEF fluid
• Knowledge of tire inspections and air pressure adjustments
• Ability to support technicians in repair of lights, wipers, mirrors
• Ability to understand and use lubrication charts for waste trucks
• Ability to lubricate components on trucks as scheduled (training provided)
• Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles
• Basic computer skills as required

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements

• Exposure to chemical and residential waste
• Walking, Jogging, Twisting, Crouching
• Lifting Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day
• Able to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by company
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 50 and 100 times a day
• Physically able to lift 50 to 75 pounds from the floor to waist height unassisted
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to shoulder height unassisted
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to overhead unassisted
• Physically able to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) bend at the knees and waist

Benefits

Fantastic benefits package.