Senior Diesel Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and maintenance of fleet vehicles in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Performs services and repairs to fleet vehicles per company maintenance schedules and/or from driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR).
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical issues and makes necessary repairs, or replacements.
• Road tests vehicles to diagnose problems or test repairs.
• Inspects, lubricates, and services vehicles and equipment.
• Completes adjustments, repairs, and component replacements to vehicles, equipment, and related components.
• Checks, fills, and/or changes appropriate fluids for all vehicle parts and checks/changes filters.
• Inspects and/or repairs vehicle support systems, such as electrical, air, and brake systems.
• Identifies and performs repair to various components and operating systems on the vehicles, equipment, or related components.
• Performs roadside repairs and adjustments.
• Ensures all safety devices on vehicles are in good working order.
• Affords assistance in training less experienced technicians with repairs, maintenance assignments, and adjustments.
• Performs required administrative duties, when necessary, parts requisitions, warranties, etc.
• Maintains accurate records (time, maintenance orders, and parts usage) on computer/tablet.
• May be required to travel for training purposes or business needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to safely drive service vehicles and vehicles in and out of the service area, as well as a test drive.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with using a computer.
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 200lbs.
• Occasionally up to 75lbs.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperature, wet/humid conditions.
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, other airborne matter.
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking in office & landfill environment.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

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