Mechanic

About the Role

The Mechanic is responsible for adhering to our level of commitment to safety and customer service. The successful candidate will perform repairs and maintenance work on waste pick‑up trucks and support equipment in accordance with factory and industry standards, run diagnostics on trucks, and work closely with other team members to meet company goals.

Responsibilities

• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identify worn and damaged parts.
• Perform minor and major repairs on waste pick‑up trucks and support equipment.
• Keep equipment available by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, and completing winterization procedures.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service trucks, including inspection, tire rotation, and oil changes.
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub‑assemblies, components, parts, or systems (e.g., power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics).
• Perform machine‑shop operations, making adjustments and alignments such as bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintain vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintain accurate vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Collaborate with the repair team to diagnose problems and plan repairs.
• Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Contain costs by using warranties and evaluating service and parts options.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulatory publications.
• Enhance the maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership of new requests and exploring opportunities to add value.
• Follow and comply with all safety policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.
• ASE Diesel Certification (preferred; an asset).
• Ability to multi‑task with strong attention to detail.
• Capability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Physical Demands

The role requires light lifting of 50–100 pounds in a shop environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The position is performed in a warehouse/shop setting. Employees encounter typical shop conditions and may be required to perform related duties as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.