Senior Heavy Truck Mechanic

Burrtec Waste Industries • Santa Clarita, CA

8h • $35 - $36

About The Position

Burrtec, a family-owned refuse and recycling collection company serving more than 15 municipalities throughout Southern California, is seeking a Senior Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic for its City of San Bernardino Division. The role diagnoses, inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicles and equipment, including engines, transmissions, brakes, tires, and hydraulic hoses. The mechanic also maintains records, follows safety procedures, and may diagnose and repair equipment in the field. The position involves physically demanding work, including lifting, working overhead and underneath equipment, and working outdoors in varied weather.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience and/or training in CNG/LNG/Diesel truck repair and maintenance.
• Valid California Driver's License and a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design and fabrication.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, including computerized induction/ignition systems.
• Skill in using power and hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to effectively handle lifting of objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work extended hours outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including manufacturers’ service specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including working overhead and underneath equipment.
• Education, training, and experience may be combined as an alternative if they demonstrate the ability to perform the duties.

Nice To Haves

• Waste industry experience.
• In-frame engine overhaul experience.
• Welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, rebuild, and repair vehicles and equipment.
• Perform detailed inspections and preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, remove, and repair engines.
• Remove and replace transmissions and brakes.
• Repair, mount, and dismount tires.
• Repair and replace hydraulic hoses.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies.
• Diagnose problems and make repairs in the field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• 401(k).
• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Holidays, vacations, and PSLs.
• $3,000 hiring bonus for qualifying newly hired Mechanic 1 or 2 employees, paid in three $1,000 installments after 90 workdays, six months, and 12 months of employment, subject to active employment at each milestone.

What This Job Offers

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