Heavy Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Sutherlin Sanitary is seeking a dependable Diesel Mechanic to join our team. We provide long-term stability and peace of mind that comes with working in an essential service industry. Reliable day-shift hours and year-round work, if you value safety, teamwork, and quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

Schedule: Full Time | Monday Friday.

10:00am-6:00pm

Overtime after 40 hours

Salary: Starting at $30.00-$35.00+ per hour (DOE)

Competitive Compensation:

• Yearly Safety Bonuses
• Yearly Boot Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• Supplemental voluntary plans, Wellness programs, and Online discounts.
• 401K with 5% Company match - No vesting period!
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Growth opportunities- We pride ourselves on promoting from within

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel trucks, heavy equipment, and fleet vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Use computerized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and engine issues.
• Conduct safety inspections and complete repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).
• Document repairs, parts usage, and labor hours using fleet maintenance software.
• Communicate repair needs and work status with drivers, technicians, and supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all company and OSHA safety standards.
• Perform additional maintenance and repair duties as needed to support fleet operations.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License with a Clean Driving Record (Required)
• 2+ years of diesel repair experience (fleet, trucking, heavy equipment, etc.) or completion of a diesel tech program
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals in English
• Provide personal tools.
• Eligibility to obtain Class B CDL if required.
• Welding or fabrication experience is a big plus!

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:

Background Check

MVR Check

Drug screen

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Back, leg, arm and shoulder strength required to safely climb in, on and around vehicles to inspect and repair.
• Ability to work in awkward, tight, or restricted spaces for extended periods of time; Requires the ability to sit, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and be able to get up and down from a supine position.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.
• The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.