Job Description
Qualifications
Ability to use various vehicle maintenance 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 of service manuals
Ability to prepare legible and understandable work orders and schedule completion sheets
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must supply own tools
ASE Certification
Demonstrated mechanical skills
2-5 years experience in a transport environment
Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn
The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker
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
Be required to exert physical effort in handling objects of less than 40 pounds
Ability to stand for up to 12 hours as well as being able to bend, reach, push, and pull frequently
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Benefits
Family Oriented Environment
Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential
Responsibilities
The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining heavy and support equipment at transfer stations and material-recovery facilities safely and professionally
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, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards
Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs
Job description
Diesel Mechanic
USA Waste and Recycling
USA Waste and Recycling, Inc
USA Waste is at the forefront of waste, hauling, and processing, innovating every step 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 to 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 1+74, founder 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 Diesel Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining heavy and support equipment at transfer stations 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, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family 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 maintenance 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 of service manuals.
• Ability to prepare legible and understandable work orders and schedule completion sheets.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Driver's License/CDL B is a plus.
• Must supply own tools
• ASE Certification
• Tow Motor and Air brake certification is a plus
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.
• 2-5 years experience in a transport environment
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
• The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.
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.
• Be required to exert physical effort in handling objects of less than 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours as well as being able to bend, reach, push, and pull frequently.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
USAW1
Ability to use various vehicle maintenance 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 of service manuals
Ability to prepare legible and understandable work orders and schedule completion sheets
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must supply own tools
ASE Certification
Demonstrated mechanical skills
2-5 years experience in a transport environment
Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn
The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker
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
Be required to exert physical effort in handling objects of less than 40 pounds
Ability to stand for up to 12 hours as well as being able to bend, reach, push, and pull frequently
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Benefits
Family Oriented Environment
Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential
Responsibilities
The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining heavy and support equipment at transfer stations and material-recovery facilities safely and professionally
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, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards
Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs
Job description
Diesel Mechanic
USA Waste and Recycling
USA Waste and Recycling, Inc
USA Waste is at the forefront of waste, hauling, and processing, innovating every step 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 to 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 1+74, founder 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 Diesel Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining heavy and support equipment at transfer stations 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, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family 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 maintenance 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 of service manuals.
• Ability to prepare legible and understandable work orders and schedule completion sheets.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Driver's License/CDL B is a plus.
• Must supply own tools
• ASE Certification
• Tow Motor and Air brake certification is a plus
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.
• 2-5 years experience in a transport environment
• Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
• The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.
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.
• Be required to exert physical effort in handling objects of less than 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours as well as being able to bend, reach, push, and pull frequently.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
USAW1
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Diesel Mechanic position is now open for candidates interested in the Mechanic Jobs sector. This role in Winsted offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Mechanic Jobs is a plus.
