Diesel Mechanic

Location: New York

Overview:
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.

Essential

Job Summary::

Knowledge and ability to perform Preventative Maintenance services with general knowledge related to heavy duty and light duty trucks. This may include gasoline, diesel and CNG Systems.

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.:

• Aid/assist drivers in completion of the daily Post trip and vehicle safety inspection process

• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment during Safety Lane and PM‘s.

• Complete lubrication and repair of lubrication points on vehicles as assigned on the daily schedule

• Ability to learn and utilize brake inspection procedures and complete documentation daily

• Perform basic repairs and maintenance on Heavy Duty Equipment, including but not limited to Rear Load, Front Load, Roll Off, Grapple, Port-a-let, and other service type trucks including chassis and body.

• Communication with A & B technicians /drivers as to issues with vehicles and discusses preventative techniques that may minimize future repairs.

• Completes all required paperwork / computer data entry, including documenting parts usage and time in and out on repair orders, in a timely and concise manner.

• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards which may include sweeping, organizing and maintaining the shop and grounds areas.

• Conducts repairs utilizing Factory Service Manuals.

• Maintain high standard of Ethics and Dependability.

• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Requirements and

Qualifications::

• Ability to assist drivers with Pre/Post trip process

• Ability to identify visible repairs required on vehicles: lights, mirrors, leaks, body damage etc.

• Ability to assist/complete fluid top up on vehicles including 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 (training provided)

• 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 as required.

OTHER

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate

• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Exposure to chemical and residential waste.

• Walking, Jogging, Twisting, Crouching, Lifting

• 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…