Diesel Mechanic - Swing Shift

Experienced Diesel Mechanic - $5000 hiring bonus

Cedar Grove Composting is currently seeking a reliable and experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our outstanding fleet maintenance team. Responsibilities for this position includes, troubleshooting and maintaining a diverse range of equipment – trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment. The work schedule for this position is swing shift, Monday thru Friday, 1:00PM to 9:30PM.

Why Cedar Grove?

Cedar Grove is a local, family-owned business with deep roots in the Seattle area dating back to 1938. Cedar Grove plays a critical role in the Puget Sound’s recycling infrastructure and sustainability efforts, diverting more than 350,000 tons of yard waste and food scraps from landfills annually. With two processing facilities in Maple Valley and Everett, Cedar Grove is a local manufacturer providing green jobs in King and Snohomish Counties. Cedar Grove produces wholesome, nutrient-rich compost that is sold to businesses, governments and residents, ensuring consumers have access to locally produced, recycled products.

Benefits Summary

Our Mechanics pay $0 for medical insurance for themselves as well as their families on our high deductible health plan – we also contribute generously to your Health Savings Account providing you funds for medical expenses. Medical benefits start on the first of the month following 30 days from your hire date, so our new hires experience a minimal lapse in coverage. Finding the right people to join our team is important to us, so we are offering a $5000 hiring bonus paid out over 24 months

• Sign on and stay bonus - $5000 paid over 24 months
• $0.42/hr. tool allowance, added to your hourly wage
• $0.60/hr. swing shift differential pay added to your hourly wage
• Paid Vacations
• Sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, Rx, and Vision Insurance
• Medical insurance at $0 to mechanic and qualified dependents
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% match - eligible after 6 months!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair on trucks/trailers, collection vehicles and off-road machinery
• Diagnose equipment problems and perform corrective repairs
• Complete accurate work orders showing labor and materials used to perform each job
• Remain current with industry standards
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and work area
• Personal safety and shop safety
• Assist in other duties as assigned by the manager

Required Skills

• Diverse mechanical aptitude including diesel, gas truck, and equipment repair
• Computer skills and welding skills are a plus!

Education/Certification

• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

Experience/Other

• At least 3 years of diesel mechanic experience is preferred
• Experience with millwright, truck, or heavy mechanic is ideal
• Must possess the required tools to perform the applicable job assignment

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand, stretch, and bend for an 8-hour day
• Must be able to work in confined spaces. (i.e. under trucks) or in strenuous positions

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Cedar Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cedar Grove Composting, Inc.'s offices are non-smoking and Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplaces. Cedar Grove Composting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must pass a drug test and background check prior to being hired. All active employees are subject to random drug testing.

Please note that this is considered a safety-sensitive role due to duties and responsibilities such as operating, inspecting, maintaining, or repairing a commercial vehicle; and the use of heavy tools and machinery. Pre-employment drug screening includes THC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.29 - $40.46 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for Cedar Grove or its related companies in the past?

Experience:

• Diesel Mechanic: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Maple Valley, WA 98038 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $40