Diesel Mechanic

Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour

Job description:

Position Overview
Technicians will work in a shop environment repairing and performing preventative maintenance on Refuse and Recycling Trucks.

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Work Environment and Expectations*

• This is a full-time, non-exempt in-shop position.

• The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:30 pm to 9 pm (overtime as needed)

• Saturday on a rotation basis about once a month.

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Compensation*

• Technicians will receive $36-42 per hour.

• A tool allowance program is available for all techs, up to $200 per month.

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Benefits*
Each eligible employee receives a competitive compensation package including:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability

• Company match on 401K

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

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Duties and Responsibilities*

• Review the pre- and post-trip inspection sheets and perform necessary repairs to trucks and equipment.

• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance service on all equipment.

• Diagnoses malfunctions & repairs, rebuilds, and adjusts heavy-duty diesel-powered equipment.

• Dismantles, rebuilds, replaces, and adjusts engines, brakes, transmission drivelines, electrical, fuel, exhaust, cooling, suspension & hydraulics in heavy-duty diesel trucks.

• Repairs equipment using acetylene & arc welding tools.

• Mechanics will be required to obtain a Forklift operator certificate at the company's expense.

• On occasions Techs may be asked to respond to an off-site location to assist in cleanups or repairs.

• All maintenance duties as may be assigned.

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Qualifications*

• 3 years of experience working on commercial vehicles/trucks.

• Work experience in the waste industry is a PLUS.

• CNG and Automated Side loader experience is a PLUS.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• A Commercial Driver’s License is a PLUS.

• Ability to diagnose diesel equipment mechanical problems and perform repairs.

• Mechanics will possess their own tools and the knowledge to use them safely.

• Ability to understand instructions in written and verbal English.

• Ability to work well under pressure, independently, or as a team.

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About Us*
Atlas Disposal Industries was established in March of 1998, by a group of property owners, in response to the new recycling mandates that were passed by the State of California. Quickly, Atlas Disposal became the best choice for waste management in Sacramento based on responses from local companies. Atlas has held onto that throughout our 25 years by supporting the communities our employees live and work in along with our strong purpose of preserving the environment. Atlas Disposal ventured out and expanded operations in Salt Lake City, Utah in September of 2018 and Phoenix, AZ in December of 2021. We pride ourselves on being independently owned, locally operated, and aimed at preserving our spaces. Visit our website to learn more, atlasdisposal.com.

Job Type: Full-time