Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Diesel Technician - 2nd Shift

USA Waste and Recycling

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc

USA Waste is at the forefront of waste hauling and processing, innovating as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country, powering our buildings with solar energy, and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.

Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founders Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, began Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our company into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities.

Position Summary:

The basic function of the Diesel Technician is to troubleshoot, clean, inspect, and maintain heavy and support equipment at the transfer station and material-recovery facilities safely and professionally. This position is a second shift position with the hours of 1:00 pm-11:30 pm.

Your Role:

• Troubleshooting heavy equipment.
• Welding
• Maintain and repair various types of heavy equipment, diesel motors, and hydraulic systems.
• Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
• Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
• Maintains reasonable, regular punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills:

• Ability to use a variety of vehicle tools such as hand tools, electric tools, pneumatic tools, jacking equipment, safety stands, and electronic testing equipment.
• Ability to receive, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand parts and service manuals.
• Ability to prepare legible and understandable work orders and schedule completion sheets.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Lifting moderate to heavy material is required.

Requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Driver's License
• Supervisory experience
• ASE Certification
• Two Motor Certification
• Air Brakes Certification
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.
• Must supply own tools.
• 2-5 years' experience in a transportation environment

Desirable, although not essential, requirements:

• Driver's License/CDL B

This Position Features:

• Family Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.), most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to or less than 70 pounds frequently.
• Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
• Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements rarely.
• Clarity of vision

USAW1

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc. EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs