Mechanic

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Fleet Mechanic

Overview

At TAS Environmental Services, LP, the Fleet Mechanic plays a critical role in supporting operations by ensuring company vehicles, trailers, and equipment remain safe, reliable, and operational. This position directly impacts our ability to serve customers, support employees, and fulfill our mission of keeping communities safe and clean.

The Fleet Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on company vehicles, trailers, and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, industry standards, and company expectations. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, mechanically skilled, and committed to supporting operational success through quality workmanship and teamwork.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform general inspections of vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
• Conduct diagnostic testing and analyze mechanical issues.
• Perform minor and major repairs on trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, including inspections, tire rotations, oil changes, and fluid checks.
• Inspect, repair, and replace bearings, brakes, lights, coolant systems, and other vehicle components.
• Diagnose and repair ABS systems, suspension systems, steering components, wheel alignment and balancing issues, leaks, and electrical systems.
• Ensure all repairs are completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with team members to identify vehicle concerns and develop repair plans.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities with external repair facilities when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining fleet readiness and minimizing equipment downtime.
• Support operational needs by prioritizing repairs based on business requirements.
• Maintain inventory of parts, tools, and supplies.
• Request purchase orders for parts and maintenance-related materials.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance, and parts usage.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation is completed timely and accurately.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Properly wear and utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report safety concerns, equipment deficiencies, and maintenance issues.
• Participate in weekend rotations as assigned.
• Assist with special projects and operational initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Competencies

• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical issues efficiently and effectively.
• Strong diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Works cooperatively with operations, leadership, vendors, and fellow team members.
• Demonstrates professionalism and respect in all interactions.
• Effectively communicates repair needs, equipment concerns, and maintenance recommendations.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records.
• Takes ownership of assigned work and follows tasks through to completion.
• Demonstrates reliability, organization, and attention to detail.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to have weekend rotations.
• Must have mechanical tools

EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferably in diesel mechanic.
• Should have a valid Class B driver's license, Class A is a plus.
• TWIC card preferred.
• ASE Diesel Certification is preferred.

PHYSICAL/ MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing at times. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 50 pounds. Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders. May occasionally deal with heights. Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, employees and managers. Effective conflict resolution abilities. Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Ability to read, write and do mathematics. Ability to wear Personal Equipment, including Respiratory Protection. Consist of both office setting and physical jobsite. Able to work in confined spaces when needed.