UN Journeyman Mechanic

Essential Job Duties

• Maintains, repairs and overhauls heavy vehicles and industrial equipment
• Interprets work orders and technical manuals
• Keeps equipment cleaned, lubricated and maintained
• Diagnostics faults or malfunctions
• Adjusts equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts, components or systems
• Obeys all workplace health and safety and code of conduct workplace rules

Scope Of Responsibility

The Journeyman Mechanic is responsible for independently diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy vehicles and industrial equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation. This role interprets work orders, identifies mechanical issues, performs necessary repairs or adjustments, and upholds all safety and compliance standards. This mechanic role works with moderate supervision while ensuring consistent, high-quality maintenance and operational readiness of equipment.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• ASE certifications are a plus
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job
• Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Needs excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Education & Experience

• Waste industry experience, a plus
• Completion of college or vocational or technical training, a plus
• Experience with routine maintenance operations is required
• A valid CDL driver license is a plus

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Handling heavy tools and parts, sometimes lifting up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and working in awkward positions
• Fine motor skills for handling small parts and tools
• Typically work in garages or workshops, which may be noisy, have unpleasant odors, a limited ventilation
• Exposure to chemicals, oils, and other hazardous substances
• Often required to wear protective gear, such as gloves and safety glasses
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds

Union Scale

N/A

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand and walk. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands

Handling heavy tools and parts, sometimes lifting up to 70 pounds. Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and working in awkward positions. Fine motor skills for handling small parts and tools. Typically work in garages or workshops, which may be noisy, have unpleasant odors, a limited ventilation. Exposure to chemicals, oils, and other hazardous substances. Often required to wear protective gear, such as gloves and safety glasses. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.