What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Diesel Mechanic position at Atlantic Emergency Solutions-Atlantic Heavy Duty?
Description
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At Atlantic Heavy Duty, our mechanics work on refuse trucks that municipalities and waste management companies rely on every day. You get stable hours, a Monday through Friday schedule, and the option for overtime if it is available, all while working on specialized heavy-duty equipment that keeps communities running. We are committed to providing consistent hours and a predictable schedule so you can plan your life outside of work. We run clean, compliant, and efficient shops and pride ourselves on employee satisfaction.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Overtime is available
- No rotating shifts
- Paid holidays (no waiting period)
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, start earning day 1
- Tool Allowance & Boot Reimbursement
Work Environment:
- Mobile service role supporting refuse customers throughout the Hampton Roads area
- Work performed at customer locations with a fully equipped service vehicle
- Specialty work on refuse trucks and heavy-duty waste equipment
Key Job Duties:
- Maintaining, repairing and/or replacing air and hydraulic brake systems including shoes, calipers, drums, rotors, and cylinders
- Maintaining, repairing and/or replacing coolant systems including radiators, hoses, heater cores, belts, and related components
- Maintaining, repairing and/or replacing refuse electrical systems including wiring, lighting systems, electrical control systems, switches, batteries, regulators, alternators, and black box systems
- Maintaining, repairing and/or replacing running gear and drivetrain components including drive shafts, u-joints, and transmissions (automatic and manual)
- Maintaining, repairing and/or replacing vehicle body components including windows, regulators, door locks, and related parts
- Maintaining, repairing and/or replacing chassis components including wheel bearings, steering components, seals, and related parts
- Performing quality assessments of completed repairs to ensure vehicles and systems are operating properly and safely
- Accurately documenting repairs, labor time, and parts usage
Requirements
What we’re looking for:
- Diesel mechanic experience, preferably with heavy duty trucks or refuse vehicles
- Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening
Who does well here:
- Mechanics who take pride in their work
- Team players who also work well independently
- People who like variety and solving problems
- Technicians who value clean shops and doing things the right way
Work environment and physical demands
- This role includes standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing
- The position involves exposure to typical shop and field conditions such as noise, odors, grease, and outdoor weather
Are you looking for steady hours and a predictable schedule while working on specialized equipment that keeps communities running? Do you enjoy solving mechanical problems and working independently in the field? If that sounds like you, Atlantic Heavy Duty may be the right next step.
Atlantic Emergency Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we provide 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.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.