Mechanic

City: Vernalis Location: 1131 - Recology Blossom Valley Organics North - Vernalis Subsidiary Name: Recology Blossom Valley Organics - North THE ROLE OF THE MECHANIC Responsible for mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment and vehicles to ensure safety and on-going operation. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - Diagnoses, tests and repairs vehicles and/or heavy landfill equipment including, but not limited to, powertrains and drivetrains, as well as electrical, steering, braking, exhaust and suspension systems. - Diagnoses, tests and repairs refuse vehicle and transfer trailer body systems including, but not limited to, hydraulic, body control, electrical and body mechanical systems. - Diagnoses, tests, repairs and maintains processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and controls, as well as maintenance shop and company facilities. - Performs basic fabrication work using welding equipment, torches, tools and/or machinery. - Orders and maintains shop parts, tools, equipment and supplies. - Accurately and efficiently completes paperwork and/or computer database entries relating to the work performed. - Acts as a lead worker by regularly instructing and directing others by assigning, reviewing and checking work. Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: - Four years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience). - Waste and recycling industry experience preferred. - Experience and knowledge of DOT Out-of-Service Criteria including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits. - Experience working in a maintenance facility or related environment with vehicles, processing equipment such as: balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors