Senior Mechanic

Location: Warrenton – Recology Western Oregon – Coast

Shift: Monday‑Friday, 6:00 am – 2:00 pm (possible Saturday shift at times)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, tests and repairs vehicles and/or heavy landfill equipment, including powertrains, drivetrains, electrical, steering, braking, exhaust, and suspension systems.
• Diagnoses, tests and repairs refuse vehicle and transfer trailer body systems, including hydraulic, body control, electrical, and 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, assigning, reviewing and checking work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Waste and recycling industry experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of DOT Out‑of‑Service Criteria, including CHP B.I.T. inspections and DOT compliance audits.
• Experience working in a maintenance facility or related environment with vehicles and processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and landfill equipment preferred.
• Expert knowledge of diesel and/or compressed natural gas engines, heavy‑equipment mechanical components and parts, and fabrication tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of alternating and direct current electrical controls and motor systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local job‑site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices; understanding of potential job hazards.
• Basic computer program proficiency.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; graduation from a formal mechanical trade school highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

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

Recology is an ecologically innovative, employee‑owned resource recovery company that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.