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About the Role

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a full-time Diesel Truck Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on a fleet of over 10 trucks. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of our diverse fleet.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance services on heavy duty and light duty trucks (gasoline, diesel, CNG).
• Assist drivers with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections.
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment during Safety Lane and PMs.
• Complete lubrication and repair of lubrication points on vehicles.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance on various truck types including chassis and body.
• Communicate vehicle issues and preventative techniques with technicians and drivers.
• Complete all required paperwork and computer data entry, including documenting parts usage and time.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Conduct repairs utilizing Factory Service Manuals.
• Maintain a high standard of ethics and dependability.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to assist drivers with pre/post trip process.
• Ability to identify visible repairs required on vehicles (lights, mirrors, leaks, body damage).
• Ability to assist/complete fluid top-up on vehicles (oil, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluid, DEF fluid).
• Knowledge of tire inspections and air pressure adjustments.
• Ability to support technicians in repair of lights, wipers, mirrors.
• Ability to understand and use lubrication charts for waste trucks.
• Ability to lubricate components on trucks as scheduled.
• Ability to assist technicians in the repair of basic engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, body components and systems related to Heavy Duty and Light Duty Trucks.
• Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles.
• Basic computer skills.
• Employees must attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Exposure to chemical and residential waste.
• Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day.
• Able to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by company.
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 50 and 100 times a day.
• Physically able to lift 50 to 75 pounds from the floor to waist height unassisted.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to shoulder height unassisted.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to overhead unassisted.
• Physically able to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted.
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) bend at the knees and waist.

Skills

• Diesel mechanics
• Preventative maintenance
• Heavy duty truck repair
• Light duty truck repair
• Brake inspection
• Lubrication
• Tire inspection
• Fluid top-up
• Basic computer skills

Location

• Northern New Jersey
• Southern New York State
• New York City
• Connecticut

Work Type

• Full-Time
• 1st shift

Experience Level

• CLASS A

Salary/Compensations

• $35 to $52 per hour

Benefits

• Fantastic benefits package

About the Company

• Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country.
• We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art rail served landfill located in Ohio.
• We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers.
• Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employees, customer and environmental safety.
• Our company culture uniquely balances the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.

Equal Opportunity

• Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.