Description –

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscious Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Brooklyn, NY.

Day Shift - starting at 7/8am until 3:30/4:30pm.

Pay is depending on experience. Starting around $35/hr.

Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on diesel trucks including front-end loader, roll off, rear load, trailers and other support vehicles. We are looking for experience with Mack, Heil & McNelius systems.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary.

• Diagnoses mechanical problems on suspension, brake system, electrical system, and hydraulic system.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on CNG, diesel and/or gasoline trucks including front-end loader, roll off, and rear load, plus other support vehicles. Repairs include, but are not limited to, hydraulic systems, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, wheels, and tires.
• Reads and interprets VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and/or repair orders.
• Completes electronic repair orders in our maintenance program associated with repairing vehicles and documenting parts usage.
• Makes emergency road calls to repair trucks.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems using diagnostic software, technical manuals and expertise.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures; participates in all required safety training and meetings.

Required:

• Either (1) high school diploma or G.E.D. certification and 2 years of related truck or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Valid driver license.

Preferred:

• Trade school certificate
• Certificate in electronic diagnostics
• ASE certificate(s)
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience
• Experience with Mach, Heil and McNelius systems
• Class B CDL is not required but is a plus.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other applicable health and safety standards.
• Dependability – Shows up for work on time and adheres to the established work schedule.
• Safety Orientation – Follows Groot Industries safety rules and procedures and sets an example for safe work behavior. Does not take inappropriate risks.
• Troubleshooting – Diagnoses existing problems and predicts potential problems. Determines root causes of failures and chooses the best repair option.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

• Shop environment including, but not limited to, machines, tools, heavy equipment, chemicals, solvents, dust, and fumes.
• Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions and loud noises
• Frequently lift / carry up to 50 pounds.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans