Diesel Truck Mechanic

Atlas Disposal•Rancho Cordova, CA

7d•$32 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Mechanics will work in a shop environment repairing and performing preventative maintenance on Refuse and Recycling Trucks. Duties and Responsibilities include reviewing pre- and post-trip inspection sheets and performing necessary repairs to trucks and equipment, completing scheduled preventive maintenance service on all equipment, diagnosing malfunctions and repairing, rebuilding, and adjusting heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment. This involves dismantling, rebuilding, replacing, and adjusting engines, brakes, transmission drivelines, electrical, fuel, exhaust, cooling, suspension, and hydraulics in heavy-duty diesel trucks. Mechanics will repair equipment using acetylene and arc welding tools, write brief descriptions of repair work performed and parts used, and operate heavy equipment to ensure proper working order. They will also be required to obtain a Forklift operator certificate at the company's expense, follow company safety procedures, attend shop safety meetings, and assist in inspecting the truck parking area and cleaning up spilled material. On rare occasions, a Mechanic may be asked to respond to an off-site location for cleanups or repair issues regarding fleet vehicles. All other maintenance duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Work experience on commercial vehicles/trucks.
Valid Driver’s License.
Knowledge of operation & principles of diesel engines: methods, material, tools & equipment used in the repair of diesel-powered vehicles & related parts, hydraulic & air brake systems, electrical & cooling systems, automatic & standard transmissions, hydraulic pumps, motors & control valves.
Ability to recognize & diagnose heavy-duty diesel equipment mechanical problems, properly repair & adjust diesel equipment & parts, read & understand repair manuals & schematics, improvise repair of equipment, follow oral & written directions, work safely in & around equipment, safely operate refuse trucks, safely & properly operate tools & equipment in repairing & rebuilding diesel-powered equipment.
Possess their own tools and the knowledge to use them safely.
Ability to understand instructions in written and verbal English.
Ability to work well under pressure, independently, or as a team.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in the waste industry is a PLUS.
A Commercial Driver’s License is a PLUS.

Responsibilities

Review the pre- and post-trip inspection sheets and perform necessary repairs to trucks and equipment.
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance service on all equipment.
Diagnoses malfunctions & repairs, rebuilds, and adjusts heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment.
Dismantles, rebuilds, replaces, and adjusts engines, brakes, transmission drivelines, electrical, fuel, exhaust, cooling, suspension & hydraulics in heavy-duty diesel trucks.
Repairs equipment using acetylene & arc welding tools.
Writes up brief descriptions of repair work performed & parts used.
Operates heavy equipment to insure proper working order.
Obtain a Forklift operator certificate at the company's expense.
Follow company safety procedures and attend shop safety meetings.
Assist in inspecting the truck parking area and in the cleanup of any spilled material.
Respond to an off-site location to assist in cleanups (on rare occasions).
Respond to a repair issue off company property regarding fleet vehicles (on occasion).
Perform all other maintenance duties as may be assigned.