Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
• Ability to work any assigned shift
• Work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility.
• Ability to maintain high levels of activity or productivity; operating with effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
• Ability to build knowledge and expertise about current job.
• Ability to read product information, manuals, work orders and other information necessary for performing essential job functions.
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, effectively with peers, supervisors and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably possess one year of experience in preventive maintenance focusing on heavy vehicles.
• Previous involvement in the waste and recycling industry is advantageous.
• Familiarity with DOT Out-of-Service Criteria, including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits, is desirable.
• Preferred experience includes working in maintenance facilities or similar settings involving vehicles and processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors, and landfill machinery.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventive maintenance and safety inspections on company vehicles, heavy equipment, transfer trailers, and stationary machinery.
• Ensures accurate and efficient completion of paperwork or computer database entries regarding maintenance tasks, documenting usage of parts and supplies. Utilizes Asset Essentials to generate repair orders for communication of defects or areas needing attention.
• Undertakes minor repairs and cleaning of components as necessary, while also fulfilling other maintenance-related tasks as directed by supervisors or team leads.
• Operates forklifts and other yard equipment as needed for job requirements.
• Adheres strictly to company standards and policies, as well as DOT safety standards, throughout all work activities.