Mechanic

About the role

Responsible for mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment and vehicles to ensure safety and on-going operation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, tests and repairs vehicles and/or heavy landfill equipment including, but not limited to, powertrains and drivetrains, as well as electrical, steering, braking, exhaust and suspension systems.
• Diagnoses, tests and repairs refuse vehicle and transfer trailer body systems including, but not limited to, hydraulic, body control, electrical and body mechanical systems.
• Diagnoses, tests, repairs and maintains processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and controls, as well as maintenance shop and company facilities.
• Performs basic fabrication work using welding equipment, torches, tools and/or machinery.
• Orders and maintains shop parts, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Accurately and efficiently completes paperwork and/or computer database entries relating to the work performed.
• Acts as a lead worker by regularly instructing and directing others by assigning, reviewing and checking work.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Four years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Preferred qualifications include waste and recycling industry experience, experience and knowledge of DOT Out-of-Service Criteria including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits, and experience working in a maintenance facility or related environment with vehicles, processing equipment such as: balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and landfill equipment.

Required knowledge includes expert knowledge of diesel and/or compressed natural gas engines, heavy equipment mechanical components and parts, as well as fabrication tools and techniques, knowledge of alternating and direct current electrical controls and motor systems, and knowledge of federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and graduation from a formalized mechanical trade school is highly desirable. A valid Class A or B Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions is required within 6 months of hire.

Skills

The ability to work any assigned shift, promote the WASTE ZERO philosophy, work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility, maintain high levels of activity or productivity, build knowledge and expertise about current job, read product information, manuals, work orders and other information necessary for performing essential job functions, and communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and customers.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Schedule

NIGHT SHIFT- Monday - Friday, 10:00pm - 6:30am