Service Mechanic I

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Wastequip is the leading manufacturer of waste-handling equipment. Its broad range of equipment and services includes collecting, processing, and transporting recyclables, solid waste, liquid waste, and organics.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Service Mechanic I to join its team.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• 1 year of fabrication experience (preferred)
• 1 year of welding experience (preferred)
• 1 year of Truck or Heavy Equipment mechanic diagnosis (maintenance) experience is required.
• 1 year of 12/24 volt electrical experience (required)

License/Certification

• ASE certification (preferred)
• Have a DOT (non-CDL) medical card or willingness to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• CDL (preferred but not required)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Above all, one must be able to work closely with co-workers or other team members.
• Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Show integrity in self and the work.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components
• Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to understand hydraulic and electrical schematics (required)
• Waste collection equipment knowledge will be a large plus for this position

Work Environment

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. plus, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders.

Benefits/Perks

• 2 Dental Plan Options – Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• 2 Medical Plan Options – Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Adoption Assistance
• Company Paid Accident, Death, and Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Dependent Care FSA
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Care FSA
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Insurance
• Medical Plans
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident and Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance

Employer’s Statement

Wastequip is an Equal Opportunity Employer.