Diesel Truck Mechanic

Position Overview

Mechanics 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 insure proper working order.

• Mechanics will be required to obtain a Forklift operator certificate at the company's expense.

• Mechanics will follow company safety procedures and attend shop safety meetings.

• Mechanics will assist in inspecting the truck parking area and in the cleanup of any spilled material.

• On rare occasions a Mechanic may be asked to respond to an off-site location to assist in cleanups.

• On occasion Mechanics may be asked to respond to a repair issue off company property regarding our fleet vehicles.

• All maintenance duties as may be assigned.