Truck Mechanic Assistant | Night Shift

Recology•Santa Rosa, CA

40d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, supports the servicing, maintenance, inspection and repairs vehicles, machinery and/or equipment to assure the safety and on-going operation of all vehicles and equipment in the company.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
Two to four years of progressively more responsible mechanical experience.
Three years of related experience including experience with Hydraulic equipment, welding and light fabrication, repair and maintenance of heavy equipment machinery, truck and trailers, and industrial electric systems.
Principles and practices of job site safety, potential job hazards, and state and local regulations.
High school degree or GED preferred.
Valid Driver's license required.
Valid Class "B" Driver's License with tanker endorsement and no air brake or automatic transmission restrictions. Class "A" Driver's License preferred.
Candidates without valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License upon hire must possess a valid DOT medical certificate and instruction permit for a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement prior to hire.
Skill and/or Ability to:
Promote the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources.
Work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility.
Maintain high levels of activity or productivity; operating with effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
Ability to understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Consistently build knowledge and expertise about current job.
Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and customers.

Responsibilities

Schedules, maintains, services and repairs vehicles and equipment to assure the safety and on-going operation of all vehicles and equipment in the company.
Checks oil and fluid levels, changes lubricants and filters, applies grease to fittings and moving parts. Maintains records of work orders for each job.
Maintains a clean, safe work area; performs duties in a safe manner; maintains awareness of others in work areas.
Provides systematic safety inspection of vehicles and/or equipment to established state standards including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Attends training classes to upgrade skills as the nature and complexity of vehicles and/or equipment change.
Works with drivers and operators to determine repair requirements as documented on trip reports following through to assure that repair has been effective for the operators.