Diesel Mechanic - Class A, B, or C Level
About The Position
Interstate Waste Services is hiring a full-time Diesel Truck Mechanic at the Class A, B, or C level in Yonkers, New York. The role works the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and maintains a fleet of more than 10 trucks. Candidates must have experience working on heavy trucks or garbage trucks. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy- and light-duty trucks and equipment, which may use gasoline, diesel, or CNG systems. Work includes supporting vehicle inspections, lubrication, brake inspections, basic repairs, safety checks, paperwork and computer data entry, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The position follows factory service manuals, company safety policies, and applicable OSHA standards. Training courses and staying current with job-related technology are also part of the role.
Requirements
- Experience working on heavy trucks or garbage trucks.
- Ability to assist drivers with the pre-trip and post-trip process.
- Ability to identify visible vehicle repairs needed, such as lights, mirrors, leaks, or body damage.
- Ability to assist with or complete fluid top-ups, including oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, and DEF fluid.
- Knowledge of tire inspections and air-pressure adjustments.
- Ability to support technicians with repairs to lights, wipers, and mirrors.
- Ability to understand and use lubrication charts for waste trucks.
- Ability to lubricate truck components as scheduled; training is provided.
- Ability to assist technicians with basic repairs to engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, and body components and systems on heavy- and light-duty trucks.
- Knowledge of the tools required to repair and maintain vehicles.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to use all personal protective equipment as required by the company.
- Ability to maintain stamina for a steady work pace throughout the day.
Responsibilities
- Assist drivers with daily post-trip and vehicle safety inspections.
- Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment during safety-lane inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Lubricate vehicles and repair lubrication points according to the daily schedule.
- Learn and use brake inspection procedures and complete the required daily documentation.
- Perform basic repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty equipment, including rear-load, front-load, roll-off, grapple, portable toilet, and other service trucks, including chassis and bodies.
- Communicate with A and B technicians and drivers about vehicle issues and preventive techniques that may reduce future repairs.
- Complete required paperwork and computer data entry, including parts usage and repair-order time records, accurately and promptly.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards, including shop and grounds areas.
- Conduct repairs using factory service manuals.
- Follow company safety policies and procedures and maintain high standards of ethics and dependability.
- Attend and participate in assigned company-sponsored training courses.
- Keep up to date on current technology as appropriate to the job.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Fantastic benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
