Yellow Iron Mechanic

Interstate Waste Services•Newark, NJ

5d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services is a provider of solid waste, recycling, and environmental services serving industrial, medical, commercial, and residential customers in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets, with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. Founded in 1998, the company has grown through acquisitions and combines the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business. The Yellow Iron Diesel Technician/Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment, primarily yellow iron machinery, diesel heavy trucks, and engines. The role includes assessing maintenance and breakdown needs, initiating or assigning repairs, and operating the machinery being repaired. The mechanic may be on call to assist with emergency breakdowns. The position will primarily work out of the transfer station on E. 132nd St. in the Bronx, New York. Occasional travel to other sites to pick up parts and assist with emergency breakdowns may be required. The work environment may be hazardous and includes moving machinery; employees must remain alert to their surroundings. Entry into the transfer station loading and dumping area is required only during breakdowns. Personal protective equipment is provided. The position may require lifting up to 50 pounds and frequent squatting and standing. The mechanic has no direct reports and collaborates with another yellow iron diesel mechanic who works a different shift.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Have at least 5 years of experience in the job duties.
Have working knowledge of applicable DOT and OSHA standards and regulations.
Speak and read English sufficiently to communicate with colleagues, drivers, and dispatch, and make legible entries on reports and records.
Be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
Provide own tools.

Nice To Haves

CDL.
Sanitation or construction industry experience.
Computer diagnostic experience as a diesel technician.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing DPF systems using diagnostic software such as Premium Tech Tool (Mack), Allison transmission, Cummins, CAT, Peterbilt, and Paccar.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment, including yellow iron machinery, tractor trailers, forklifts, and other diesel trucks.
Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services.
Estimate time and material costs for vehicle repairs and requisition new parts.
Conduct safety checks on vehicles.
Complete required paperwork in fleet maintenance software, 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.
Assist senior technicians with project work.
Operate machinery being repaired and, when needed, assist with emergency breakdowns.