Yellow Iron Mechanic

divh2Yellow Iron Diesel Mechanic/h2pOur Yellow Iron Diesel Mechanics perform inspection, diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment, primarily including yellow iron machinery, diesel heavy trucks and engines. The Technician or Mechanic is not only responsible for understanding maintenance and breakdown needs and initiating/ assigning necessary repairs, but also must be able to operate the machinery being repaired. At times, the Technician may be on call and required to assist with emergency breakdowns./ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned./pulliMaintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment (heavy equipment includes but not limited to: yellow iron machinery, tractor trailers, forklifts, and other diesel trucks)/liliPerforms repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services./liliEstimates time and material cost on vehicle repairs and requisition of new parts./liliConduct safety checks on vehicles./liliCompletes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting part usage, and accounting for repair time./liliReviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports./liliMaintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company safety protocols and OSHA standards./liliThis position will have no direct reports, however they will work in collaboration with the other yellow iron diesel mechanic on staff, although on different shifts./liliAssists Sr. Technicians in the completion of project work./li/ulpWork Environment/pulliPotentially hazardous work environment with many moving parts and machinery; must be alert of surroundings at all times./liliOnly during breakdowns will this position be required to enter transfer station loading/ dumping area./liliThe Yellow Iron Diesel Technician/Mechanic may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequent squatting and standing is required./li/ulpRequirements/pulliApplicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States./liliA valid drivers license is required . CDL a plus./liliAt least 5 years of experience in job duties./liliSanitation or construction industry experience a plus./liliComputer diagnostic experience as diesel technician a plus./liliExperience with troubleshooting/repairing DPF systems diagnostic software such as Premium Tech Tool (Mack), Allison transmission, Cummins, CAT, Peterbilt, and Paccar./liliWorking knowledge of applicable DOT and OSHA standards and regulations./liliMust be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with colleagues, drivers and dispatch, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records./liliMust be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position./liliMust be able to provide own tools/li/ulpAdditional Information/ppThis job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice./ppInterstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws./ppThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training./ph2Salary Range Minimum/h2pUSD $30.00/Hr./ph2Salary Range Maximum/h2pUSD $38.00/Hr./p/div