Mechanic, Fleet Maintenance

GFL Environmental•Port Arthur, TX

About The Position

Safely operate, repair, rebuild, and maintain company-owned or leased heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment, including rolling stock, to ensure they can operate safely. The role includes diagnosing operational issues, maintaining and repairing diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated vehicles and equipment, and completing related administrative tasks. The mechanic plans and schedules repairs, procures parts, coordinates repair schedules, maintains safe and clean working conditions, and helps train new employees. The position also requires keeping current with technology through technical manuals, training seminars, and testing, as well as following applicable laws, regulations, company policies, procedures, and supervisory directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of one year of experience as a diesel mechanic.
Must be computer literate, able to be trained on software systems, and willing to learn.
Must meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.
Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the job.
Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and visual tasks, including frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma.
Experience using diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment.
Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.
Complete reports and work orders, order parts, and perform other required daily administrative duties.
Plan and schedule repairs in the M5 planner and procure the parts needed to complete the plan.
Assist in reviewing mechanical write-ups and coordinate equipment repair schedules.
Ensure safe working conditions and comply with all safety regulations.
Use a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.
Possess, provide, and maintain the tools necessary for maintenance tasks involving heavy and hydraulic equipment.
Maintain a clean work area.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, other orders, and company policies, procedures, and supervisory directives.
Assist with training and orienting new employees.
Keep current with technology by using technical manuals and attending technical training seminars and testing.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.