Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Newark, NJ
About The Position
Interstate Waste Services is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on heavy equipment and vehicles, primarily yellow iron machinery, diesel heavy trucks, and engines. The mechanic must assess maintenance and breakdown needs, initiate or assign necessary repairs, and be able to operate the machinery being repaired. The position may occasionally be on call to assist with emergency breakdowns. The role works primarily from the company’s transfer station at E. 132nd Street in the Bronx, New York, with occasional travel to other sites to pick up parts or assist with breakdowns. The work environment may be hazardous due to moving machinery. Personal protective equipment is provided. The mechanic collaborates with another yellow iron diesel mechanic on a different shift and assists senior technicians with project work. This position has no direct reports.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- At least 5 years of experience performing the job duties.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing DPF systems using diagnostic software such as Premium Tech Tool (Mack), Allison transmission, Cummins, CAT, Peterbilt, and Paccar.
- Working knowledge of applicable DOT and OSHA standards and regulations.
- Ability to speak and read English well enough to communicate with colleagues, drivers, and dispatch, and to make legible entries on reports and records.
- Ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
- Must provide own tools.
Nice To Haves
- CDL.
- Sanitation or construction industry experience.
- Computer diagnostic experience as a diesel technician.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment, including yellow iron machinery, tractor trailers, forklifts, and diesel trucks.
- Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services.
- Estimate repair time and material costs and requisition new parts.
- Conduct safety checks on vehicles.
- Complete required fleet maintenance software paperwork, including documenting parts used and repair time.
- Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company safety protocols and OSHA standards.
- Operate the machinery being repaired.
- Assist senior technicians with project work.
- Travel to other sites to pick up parts and assist with emergency breakdowns when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
