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Lead Diesel Technician - 2nd or 3rd shift

USA Waste and Recycling • Broad Brook, CT 06088 • Posted 6 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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In-person • Full-time • $24.00-$41.00/hr • Mid Level

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The Lead Diesel Technician at USA Waste and Recycling is responsible for troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining heavy and support equipment at the transfer station and material-recovery facilities. This role involves welding, maintaining and repairing various types of heavy equipment, diesel motors, and hydraulic systems, and participating in safety meetings. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a driver's license, supervisory experience, and ASE Certification among other requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshooting heavy equipment.
  • Welding.
  • Maintain and repair various types of heavy equipment, diesel motors, and hydraulic systems.
  • Take an active role in improving 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, American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medial Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

  • CDL B

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Diesel Technician

USA Waste and Recycling

USA Waste and Recycling, Inc

USA Waste is at the forefront of waste and hauling and processing - innovating every step of the way 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, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies 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.

Your Role:

  • Troubleshooting heavy equipment.
  • Welding
  • Maintain and repair various types of heavy equipment, diesel motors, and hydraulic systems.
  • Take an active role in improving 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, American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medial 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 various 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
  • Tow 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:

  • 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 to handle objects up to or under 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

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