Diesel Mechanic-$44.00 - $45.30 per hour

Company: Recology King County
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 7, 2024

Job Description:

*IMMEDIATELY HIRING!**Pay: *$44.00 - 45.30 per collective bargaining agreement.*Experienced Diesel Mechanics at our South Seattle Operations in Georgetown.**Day, Swing and Nigh Shift**Day (M-F) 6am - 2:30pm**Swing (Tues - Sat) 2pm start time**Night (M-F) 10pm - 6:30am** Union Benefits and Pension* 100% Employee Owned*THE ROLE OF DIESEL MECHANIC*Responsible for mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment and vehicles to ensure safety and on-going operation.*DIESEL MECHANIC 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 FOR A DIESEL TRUCK MECHANIC** High school diploma or GED preferred.* Graduation from a formalized mechanical trade school highly desirable.* Four years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience).* Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License and medical with no air brake or automatic transmission restrictions within 12 weeks or more after hire.* Experience and knowledge of DOT Out-of-Service Criteria including and DOT compliance audits.* Waste and recycling industry experience preferred.* Experience working in a maintenance facility or related environment with vehicles, processing equipment such as: balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and landfill equipment preferred.* 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.*RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:** becoming an owner in our Company* a supplemental retirement plan through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)* health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision* a robust employee assistance program* contributions to a retirement plan* paid time off and paid holidays* pre-tax commuter benefitsSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR A DIESEL TRUCK MECHANICReasonable accommodations 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.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.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.Job Type: Full-timePay: $45.30 per hourBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Evening shift* Monday to Friday* Night shiftPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyExperience:* Diesel engine diagnosis and repair: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:* CDL (Preferred)* Driver's License (Required)Shift availability:* Night Shift (Required)* Day Shift (Required)* Overnight Shift (Preferred)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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