Lead Mechanic

You can GROW with Us by becoming our Lead Mechanic

ROLE

Responsible for mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects, and repairs equipment and vehicles to ensure safety and on-going operation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF - LEAD MECHANIC

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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:

• Waste and recycling industry experience preferred.
• Three years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience working in a maintenance facility or related environment with vehicles, processing equipment such as: balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and landfill equipment preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of DOT Out-of-Service Criteria including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits.
• Expert knowledge of diesel and/or compressed natural gas engines, heavy equipment mechanical components and parts, as well as fabrication tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of alternating and direct current electrical controls and motor systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices; understanding of potential job hazards.
• Basic computer programs.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Graduation from a formalized mechanical trade school is highly desirable.
• Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License and medical with no air brake or automatic transmission restrictions required within 10 weeks of hire. Candidates without a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License must possess a valid DOT medical certificate and instruction permit for a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement prior to hire.
• Principles of employee training and supervision.

RECOLOGY OFFERS:

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.