Diesel Technician

Open 45d

Position Overview

Technicians will work in a shop environment repairing and performing preventative maintenance on Refuse and Recycling Trucks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review the pre and post-trip inspection sheets and perform necessary repairs to trucks and equipment.
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance service on all equipment.
Diagnoses malfunctions & repairs, rebuilds, and adjusts heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment.
Dismantles, rebuilds, replaces and adjusts engines, brakes, transmission drivelines, electrical, fuel, exhaust, cooling, suspension & hydraulics in heavy-duty diesel trucks.
Repairs equipment using acetylene & arc welding tools.
Writes up brief descriptions of repair work performed & parts used.
Operates heavy equipment to ensure proper working order.
Technicians will be required to obtain a Forklift operator certificate at the company’s expense.
Technicians will follow company safety procedures and attend shop safety meetings.
Mechanics will assist in the inspection of the truck parking area and will assist in the cleanup of any spilled material.
On rare occasions Techsmay be asked to respond to an off-site location to assist in cleanups.
On occasion Techs may be asked to respond to a repair issue off company property regarding our fleet vehicles.
All maintenance duties as may be assigned.

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