Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Hammonton, New Jersey, United States - Interstate Waste Services

Description

Overview

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. 

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:

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic performs preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on DOT over-the-road and refuse vehicles. To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate safe and proper application of hand, pneumatic and electric tools; work unsupervised in repair tasks such as removal, installation and repair of components/machines; Perform tasks from verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and fellow employees, Maintain current forklift operator training certification, work overtime as required by workload and operational needs.

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Performs repairs and PMs with limited or no supervision in accordance with Interstate Waste Service's Maintenance and Safety Programs.
• Diagnosis, repairs and verification of repairs on DOT over-the-road and refuse vehicles to include electrical and hydraulic systems, powertrain to include brake, transmission, engine and HVAC systems.
• Utilize shop and onboard telematics systems for asset operational conditions and interpret downloaded data for recommended repairs and operational improvement.
• Operate company service vehicle to perform service calls for equipment failures may occur on site, on the road or other offsite locations.
• Properly utilize company vehicle in accordance with Interstate Waste Service's Maintenance and Safety Programs.
• Show proficiency in utilizing company vehicle to support shop and field repairs on site and off site as needed.
• Utilizes fleet maintenance software to document parts usage, applicable labor hours and detailed orientated notes on the scope of repairs completed and recommended repairs.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history and motor vehicle record review.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair powertrain, hydraulic, electronic, air and HVAC systems.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience repairing heavy duty trucks or 2 years heavy duty truck experience and associated trade school accreditation.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information
• Must be computer literate, and have the ability to use computerized diagnostics to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions

Work Environment

• Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 25 pounds frequently.  
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Normal setting for this job is heavy equipment maintenance facility or outdoors.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than 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 $25.00/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum

USD $45.00/Hr.