Diesel Mechanic I

Key Works • Seattle, WA

7d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Working under general supervision, conducts safety inspections and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of vehicles, heavy equipment, stationary machinery, and transfer trailers. This role provides opportunities for training and gaining experience to progress to a higher-level mechanic position. Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
• Preferably possess one year of experience in preventive maintenance focusing on heavy vehicles.
• Familiarity with DOT Out-of-Service Criteria, including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits, is desirable.
• Ability to work any assigned shift
• Work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility.
• Ability to maintain high levels of activity or productivity; operating with effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
• Ability to build knowledge and expertise about current job.
• Ability to read product information, manuals, work orders and other information necessary for performing essential job functions.
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, effectively with peers, supervisors and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Previous involvement in the waste and recycling industry is advantageous.
• Preferred experience includes working in maintenance facilities or similar settings involving vehicles and processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors, and landfill machinery.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventive maintenance and safety inspections on company vehicles, heavy equipment, transfer trailers, and stationary machinery.
• Ensures accurate and efficient completion of paperwork or computer database entries regarding maintenance tasks, documenting usage of parts and supplies.
• Utilizes Asset Essentials to generate repair orders for communication of defects or areas needing attention.
• Undertakes minor repairs and cleaning of components as necessary, while also fulfilling other maintenance-related tasks as directed by supervisors or team leads.
• Operates forklifts and other yard equipment as needed for job requirements.
• Adheres strictly to company standards and policies, as well as DOT safety standards, throughout all work activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed