Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic at Clean Harbors summary:
Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on company-owned heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment, including DOT inspections and routine services (oil, batteries, lubrication). Ensures strict adherence to health and safety policies, yard equipment movement, facility housekeeping, and completion of daily checklists; may assist drivers and perform other assigned duties. Requires high school diploma/equivalent, 1+ year heavy-truck and DOT inspection experience, basic tools, and ability to pass background/drug/physical tests.
Clean Harbors Syracuse, NY is looking for a Diesel Vehicle Mechanic to join their safety conscious team! This position will be responsible for the repairs and preventative maintenance of all company owned fleet.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages; $28-$38 an hour based on experience
- Opportunity for increase after 90 days!!!
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Access to company paid OEM certifications and trainings!
- Generous paid time off!
- Company paid training!
- Tuition reimbursement!
- Company provided uniforms and PPE!
- State of the art facilities, technology, and tooling
Speak with a recruiter today to learn more!!
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
- Move company equipment safely on yard as needed;
- Assist drivers with addressing outstanding vehicle issues;
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on company vehicles and equipment;
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment, vehicles, and machinery;
- Complete daily checklist as required
- Assure that Equipment is properly parked/secured in compliance with facility permit and DOT requirements.
- Maintain facility via housekeeping duties
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to work in a team environment
- 1+ years prior experience working on heavy duty-trucks and equipment.
- 1+ years DOT inspection experience required.
- Must provide own basic tools
- Related mechanical certifications preferred (not required)
- Ability to pass a background, drug, and physical test upon hire
40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services.
We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
Join our safety focused team today!
To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact or
Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.
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Keywords:
heavy duty diesel mechanic, diesel technician, preventative maintenance, DOT inspection, fleet maintenance, truck repair, safety compliance, oil change, equipment servicing
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