What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic position at Elite Waste & Construction Services?
Diesel Mechanic – Background in trucking and holding a CDL license are mandatory. Experience with sweeper truck maintenance is a plus. Bilingual is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Inspections and Diagnostics
- Conduct thorough vehicle condition assessments.
- Perform inspection and diagnostic testing of electrical systems, controls, and mechanical components.
- Identify worn or damaged parts requiring repair or replacement.
- Repairs and Maintenance
- Maintain and repair brakes, braking systems, engines, and all related chassis components.
- Correct vehicle issues by repairing, adjusting, assembling, and replacing parts.
- Perform upgrades by installing new components and parts as needed.
- Test vehicle performance through test drives and adjust controls, clutches, and other systems.
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements.
- Safety and Documentation
- Adhere to safety protocols, including the use of PPE (safety goggles, gloves, boots, etc.).
- Maintain clean and safe workspaces and vehicles.
- Complete detailed work orders and documentation of repairs and maintenance.
- Report any incidents or safety concerns to management promptly.
- Teamwork and Training
- Collaborate with team members to improve fleet operations.
- Participate in cross-training and assist with other tasks as assigned.
- Working Conditions
- Work outdoors in varying conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
- Occasional exposure to non-weather-related extreme cold, heat, humidity, fumes, or vibrations.
- Work near moving mechanical parts and in loud environments.
- Provides on‑call coverage for night‑shift incidents, ensuring rapid response to equipment malfunctions or unit disruptions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands 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.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance.
- Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Vision requirements include close vision and
- Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Vision requirements include close vision and distance vision
- Sufficient endurance to perform tasks over extended periods of time.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30