Diesel Mechanic

Overview

SCHEDULE: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

HOURLY RATE: $32.64

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 landfill located in Ohio. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety.

What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.

Essential Job Summary:

Our Diesel Mechanics perform inspection, diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment, including diesel heavy trucks and engines. Utilizing diagnostic software, the Mechanic is responsible for interpreting failure modes and initiating or assigning necessary repairs. At times, the Mechanic may be on call and required to assist with emergency breakdowns.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• A valid driver’s license is required. CDL preferred.
• Experience working on heavy duty diesel equipment OR training from a recognized trade school is required.
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with colleagues, drivers, and dispatch, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records.
• Must be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.
• Must be able to provide own tools.

Entry-level candidates will be considered for this position and on-the-job training provided. Candidates with the following experience may be considered for a Mechanic B or A level position which has a higher level of responsibility as well as compensation:

• 2+ years experience working as a heavy duty Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience with troubleshooting/repairing DPF systems diagnostic software such as Premium Tech Tool (Mack), Allison transmission, Cummins, CAT, Peterbilt, and Paccar.
• Working knowledge of applicable DOT and OSHA standards and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

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.

Salary Range Minimum

USD $32.64/Hr.