About the Role
Interstate Waste Services is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to perform inspection, diagnosis, and repair of various vehicle and equipment systems, including diesel heavy trucks and engines. This role involves preventive maintenance, component repair and rebuilding, and ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective repairs.
Responsibilities
- Performs inspection, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI).
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on vehicles and equipment.
- Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program.
- Assists in the repair and adjustment of equipment.
- Washes vehicles and equipment.
- Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
- Assists with service calls for breakdowns.
- Performs other maintenance-related work as required.
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years’ experience as class A or B mechanic
- Computer diagnostic experience is required
- Prior experience from waste management industry or heavy equipment/yellow iron dealership experience is a plus
- Trade school or similar training is a plus
- Knowledge of safety procedures and practices
Skills
- Diesel heavy trucks and engines repair
- Electrical systems repair
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Suspension systems repair
- Brake systems repair
- Air systems repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Component troubleshooting
- Component rebuilding
- Computer diagnostics
- Fleet maintenance software utilization
- Safety procedures
Location
- New York
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Ohio
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5+ years
Education Level
- Trade school or similar training is a plus
Salary/Compensations
- USD $29.00/Hr.
- USD $35.00/Hr.
About the Company
- Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio!
- IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities.
- We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers.
- Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today.
- We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business.
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.
