Industrial Diesel & Hydraulics Equipment Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Diesel & Hydraulics Equipment Technician

Step into a day where your mechanical instincts keep critical operations moving. At Clean Harbors Deer Park, you’ll start your shift by prioritizing safety, reviewing work orders, and planning preventive maintenance across a variety of mobile and shop equipment. You’ll diagnose complex issues with computerized instrumentation, tear down and rebuild components, validate repairs against manufacturer specifications, and document every step along the way. Between tasks, you’ll collaborate with a safety-focused crew that lives Health & Safety 3-6-5.

Union-Covered Role, Schedule, and Pay

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Work schedule, hourly pay, and testing requirements are governed by the union contract.

Work Schedule (per CBA):
Shiftwork schedule (4-12HR day shifts, 4 days off/on-call, 4-12HR hour day shifts, 4 days off/off-call)

Hourly Wage (per CBA):
$37.82/HR; Additional earnings may include overtime opportunities and other benefits outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Pre-Employment Steps (per CBA)

As part of the hiring process and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), candidates will successfully complete:

• Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test
• Diesel Repair Certification
• Air Conditioning Certification (EPA Section 609)

What You’ll Do

• Live our safety culture—Health & Safety is the number one priority in every task.
• Perform preventive maintenance and execute repairs: troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, and reassemble components.
• Test equipment and mechanical systems post-repair to ensure performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Use computer-based diagnostic tools and execute work orders.
• Support additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Passing score on the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.
• 3+ years maintaining and repairing heavy industrial and mobile equipment in a plant environment.
• Hands-on expertise troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read schematics and diagnose mechanical plant systems.
• Caterpillar & Kubota engine repair experience, certifications, or education a plus.
• Skilled in operating a cutting torch (propylene) for metal cutting/demolition.
• Experience servicing vehicle or mobile air conditioning systems.
• Air Conditioning Certification or equivalent experience.
• Diesel Repair Certification or equivalent experience.
• Physically able to lift, bend, climb, and handle equipment; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days
• Group 401K retirement savings with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.