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In this role, the successful candidate will perform repairs and maintenance work on waste pick-up trucks and support equipment in accordance with factory and industry standards, run diagnostics on trucks and work closely with other team members to meet company goals.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nDetermines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.\nPerform minor and major repairs on waste pick- up trucks and support equipment.\nKeeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.\nConduct regular preventative maintenance on service trucks, including inspection, tire rotation and oil changes.\nCorrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.\nVerifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.\nComplies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.\nMaintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.\nMaintains accurate vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.\nCollaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs.\nKeeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.\nContains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.\nKeeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.\nUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.\nEnhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.\nFollow and comply with all safety policies.\nAdditional duties as assigned. \nQualifications\nQUALIFICATIONS\nTo perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEducation/ and or Experience:\n2+ years’ experience as a Diesel Mechanic\nAbility to lift up to 100 pounds\nExcellent reading and writing skills\nASE Diesel Certification an asset\nSpecialized Knowledge Required - Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations\nASE Diesel Certification preferred\nMust be able to multi-task and have an attention to detail.\nMust have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.\nGreat attention to detail.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nLight lifting (50-100 pounds), Shop Environment\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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